Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar at Shakespeares Globe Theatre

Why see Julius Caesar?

Lend me your ears

A leader out of touch with his own advisors, a troubled public, and a fight for domination - sound familiar? While the story may be ancient, its themes continue to (depressingly) resonate through the ages. Catch Julius Ceasar when it comes to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Theatre in the spring of 2024.

One of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedies, Julius Caesar details the assassination of the Roman statesman in 44 BC and the bloody Battle of Philippi which followed. Believed to have been written around 1599, it's thought that the play may have been Shakespeare's response to the anxiety surrounding the health Queen Elizabeth, and the turmoil the country could be thrown into following her death. 
 

What is the story?

Conquering hero Julius Caesar returns to Rome, but little does he know that there is a conspiracy afoot among his dearest and most trusted allies. Leading it is Senator Cassius who is convinced that Caesar wishes to transform Rome from a republic into a dictatorship, and crown himself as King. Along with a handful of other statesmen and military leaders, Cassius instigates a plot to assassinate him. Caesar's friend Marcus Brutus is initially unwilling to be a party to the killing, but Cassius, at last, convinces him through trickery.

The day of the murder comes, and conspirators surround Caesar on the steps of the senate and stab him to death, one by one. The last to wield his knife is Marcus Brutus, and as he strikes the final blow, Caesar, aghast at the betrayal of his dearest friend, utters his famous line: "Et Tu Brutus?"

After this gruesome scene, the conspirators are driven from the city, but immediately begin raising armies to retake Rome. To do this, they must do battle against the forces of Mark Antony and Caesar's adopted son, Octavius, who has arrived seeking revenge.

Key Information

Run Time

Three hours with intervals

Dates

Finished 10 Sep 2022

Reviews

Customer reviews

Louisa

ooh nicholas hyntner

In my top 3 productions of Shakespeare plays in 47 years of theatre going. Amazing staying, acting and, of course, sure ting. Thank you . Worth travelling 80 miles to see! Great view from gallery 3 B seating. ... Read more

David Lloyd

Exciting and relevant

One of the best productions I’ve ever seen and the cast give it their all. Exciting and compelling - a wonderful two hours in the theatre. ... Read more

Michael

Not perfect but close

Overall this is an exceptional production that works extremely well. The balance and pace of the production are thoughtful and satisfying. The temporal transposition, so suitable for this play works beautifully. Highly recommended. Cassius, Caesar and Anthony are all superb throughout. Brutus grows through the evening but ultimately seemed miscast in this particular role. View from 3A was good, but you really had to sit forward much of the time. Sorry to those in 3B behind. The promenaders below must have had a great experience, but they surely needed stamina for 2 hours. Ate at Tom Simmons around the corner beforehand - also excellent food and reasonable prices (with good veggie choices). All in all an unforgettable first visit to the Bridge. ... Read more
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