![]() Photos of the cast and director can be downloaded here Publicity images of Thalissa Teixeira who plays Brutus can be downloaded here Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avonįollowed by 9 date tour of England, Thursday 20 April – Saturday 24 June 2023īox Office for run in Stratford-upon-Avon: 01789 331111 Saturday 18 March - Saturday 8 April 2023 Reveiwed by Jessica Clixby at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Tuesday 28 March. Julius Caesar continues to show at the venue until Saturday 8 April, and then undertakes a national tour from 20 April to 24 June.CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR RSC PRODUCTION OF JULIUS CAESAR In Julius Caesar, a history full of grand speeches, traditionally spoken by men, the crowd, both on stage and in the audience, is given something new, led by Teixeira’s Brutus. The RSC in recent years has done great work in representing a variety of voices in some of Shakespeare’s finest plays. ![]() Also lurking in the corners, a trio of imposing musicians appear from above and, with a chorus of performers from the local community, underpin the play with a soundscape that adds to the tense atmosphere. Baldwin lingers in the background at pivotal moments, and deftly gives a voice and body to the masses as the political stability of Rome unravels. The people of Rome are led, manipulated and embodied by Annabel Baldwin’s ‘soothsayer’, although the warning to “beware the Ides of March” is fatally brushed aside by Julius Caesar. Within the opening minutes, the whole company appears on stage, dancing together, bodies shuddering and arms waving. The cinematic choreography, projection and visual design contrasts with the powerful, controlled performances, and we see seemingly rational characters become a frenzied mob. However, don’t be fooled into thinking this production is visually simple: the minimalist stage transforms and spins before your eyes. Don’t expect clashing swords and blood spatter, but prepare to be drawn in as Brutus faces the consequences of her actions, and tries to remain composed. This results in a beautiful, understated production, with elegant, dance-like fight sequences and staging that showcases the performances and story. Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare’s more bloodthirsty plays, but under Atri Banerjee’s direction, the more gruesome moments are refreshingly pared back. ![]() The cast as a whole are spectacular. Thalissa Teixeira, playing Brutus, is magnificent, especially when spurred on by Kelly Gough’s Cassius: the pair have an intense and charismatic relationship, as they inspire a group of co-conspirators to bring Caesar’s reign to a brutal end. ![]() However, there is unease within the senate, and a faction of senators fear Caesar becoming a king. Nigel Barrett’s Caesar appears well-liked and amiable deserving of the admiration and loyalty given by Mark Antony (William Robinson). He has defeated Pompey the Great, and makes a hero’s return to the rapturous people of Rome. The RSC’s intriguing new production of Julius Caesar opens with the return of Caesar at the end of the Roman Civil War.
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