To know some shakespeare provides a head start in life. Julius caesar donmar kings boulevard, kings cross star rating4. Julius caesar, roman statesman and general octavius, triumvir after caesar s death, later augustus caesar, first emperor of rome mark antony, general and friend of caesar, a triumvir after his death lepidus, third member of the triumvirate marcus brutus, leader of the conspiracy against caesar cassius, instigator of the conspiracy. The donmar warehouses allfemale shakespeare trilogy. Julius caesar was presented in the jentes family auditorium. A highly charged, uncomfortably edgy production, set in an allfemale prison, is led by some superb performances. Dec 04, 2012 but, like mark antony, phyllida lloyd is a shrewd contriver. But even if its not a julius caesar for purists, this is visceral and exciting theatre. Caesar returns in triumph to rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Much ado about nothing, romeo and juliet, julius caesar, king john. The tempest, henry iv and julius caesar will play a week repertory season, from 23 september 17 december 2016.
Nov 15, 2016 julius caesar is currently playing in a purposebuilt venue at the kings cross theatre until 17 th december. Julius caesar, donmar warehouse, london financial times. With the exception of monday 5 th decembers show at 7. Shakespeare trilogy, donmar, kings cross theatre, london. Donmar warehouses allfemale production of julius caesar. Julius caesar will be revived as part of the donmar s shakespeare rep season in kings cross in october 2016. Don juan in soho, the cryptogram, frostnixon, the wild duck, the cosmonauts last message to the woman he once loved in the former soviet union, henry iv, world music, after miss julie and caligula.
Julius caesar caesar artemidorus of cnidos a teacher of rhetoric. But, like mark antony, phyllida lloyd is a shrewd contriver. Barber as caesar was staged at the donmar warehouse, directed by phyllida lloyd. We hope that this study guide will help navigate you through one of shakespeares most famous tragedies.
Julius caesar donmar shakespeare trilogy london theatre guide. About the donmar powerhouses do not come much smaller, nor more powerful, than the donmar warehouse sunday times the donmar is a credit to the british stage observer one of the glories of londons theatre scene evening standard the donmar warehouse is a 251seat subsidised theatre located in the heart of covent garden in londons west end. Described by the observer as one of the most important theatrical events of the last twenty years, the donmar warehouse presents the first part of phyllida lloyds shakespeare trilogy in cinemas. Currently available to stream on demand with kpbs passport.
So an experiment that began at the donmar warehouse in 2012 with julius caesar reaches a tremendous climax, as phyllida lloyd and her allwoman company, with harriet walter at. Nov 23, 2016 when phyllida lloyds allfemale version of julius caesar, set in a womens prison, premiered at the donmar in 2012, crossgender casting was still perceived by some as a novelty, and theatre. Brutus, caesars friend and ally, fears that caesar will become king, destroying the republic. Director phyllida lloyd returns to the stage to present a production of a shakespeare classic in what appears to be an entirely appropriate context. Elliotts theatre credits include urinetown apollo theatre and st james theatre, tape trafalgar studios, the history boys national theatre, bells and chaos birmingham repertory theatre, the maids lyric hammersmith and lord of the flies, the winters tale, macbeth and julius caesar rsc.
Crossgender casting as feminist interventions in the staging of. Julius caesar was selected for the edinburgh international film festival 2017 and nominated for the michael powell award for best british feature film. Its not just the casting that makes it feel daring. The donmar shakespeare trilogy julius caesar marquee tv. The interior was gutted with the stage and stalls floor relaid in gray concrete, democratizing the theaters lower level and giving a.
The production was the first of a trilogy of allfemale shakespeare productions at londons donmar warehouse. Soothsayer octavius caesar octavius triumvirs after death of julius caesar. Ac3, 2 ch, 192 kbps \ ac3, 6 ch, 448 kbps \ ac3, 2 ch, 192 kbps subtitles. Henry hitchings, evening standard, 5 december 2012, in theatre record 2012, issue 2526 when nelson mandela was imprisoned on robben island, he highlighted a passage in shakespeares julius caesar as inspiration. When phyllida lloyds allfemale version of julius caesar, set in a womens prison, premiered at the donmar in 2012, crossgender casting was still perceived by.
Its a case of 22 jail birds, one guvnor, and the cages are rattling with the sound of tin trays and loud music. Julius caesar royal shakespeare theatre andrew woodall julius caesar one of his three roman plays based on historical fact, shakespeares tale of power and betrayal is brought to vivid life in this perioddress production from the royal shakespeare company. Ben whishaw the danish girl, skyfall, hamlet and michelle fairley fortitude, game of thrones play brutus and cassius, david calder the lost city of z, the hatton garden job plays caesar and david morrissey the missing, hangmen, the walking dead is mark antony. Starring harriet walter, jade anouka, jackie clune, and martina laird. Olympic studios film info and screening times the donmar. Julius caesar on the shakespeare learning zone studying julius caesar. Dec 05, 2012 julius caesar, donmar warehouse, london.
Phyllida lloyds allfemale production of julius caesar at the donmar is gimmicky, humourless and slow 1 dame harriet walter as brutus in julius caesar at the donmar warehouse. Phyllida lloyd directs a cast including dame harriet walter in shakespeares great political drama. In how to teach your children shakespeare, acclaimed playwright ken ludwig provides the tools you need to instill an understanding, and a love, of shakespeares works in your children, while enjoying every minute of your time together along the way. Anns warehouse has announced the full cast of the donmar warehouses allfemale production of julius caesar, which will make its american premiere oct. The tragedy of julius caesar is a history play and tragedy by william shakespeare first. The interior was gutted with the stage and stalls floor relaid in gray concrete, democratizing the theaters lower level and giving a feeling of allinclusiveness. Shakespeare and me actor paterson joseph explains what shakespeare means to him for the observer magazine. Sep 23, 2016 the tempest, henry iv and julius caesar will play a week repertory season, from 23 september 17 december 2016. Afridiziak theatre news interview with adjoa andoh.
For phyllida lloyds production of julius caesar, the designer bunny christie converted the donmar warehouse into the drab world of a womens prison. Set in the world of a womens prison, these critically acclaimed productions were captured live at donmar kings cross and coproduced by the donmar warehouse and illuminations. Jade anouka, frances barber and ishia bennison in julius caesar at the donmar warehouse first published 5 december 2012, last updated 6 june 2018 amid the flurry of unconventional shakespearean productions taking over the west end this year, phyllida lloyds production of julius caesar is undoubtedly one of the most unique. The production was the first of a trilogy of allfemale shakespeare productions at londons donmar warehouse that the guardian called one of. Alarmed by the autocrats popularity, the educated elite conspire to bring him down. Julius caesar originally staged in the west end in 2012 and then revived in 2016, this all female production has been widely credited as one of the most original and groundbreaking of recent shakespeare productions. Sam mendes, michael grandage and now josie rourke have all served as artistic director. Jun 26, 2017 the donmar warehouses film of their allfemale julius caesar is a labour of love. The victory is marked by public games in which caesars friend, antony, takes part. Team shakespeare artsineducation activities for julius caesar made possible by sheila penrose and ernie mahaffey, additional production support provided by the elizabeth f. The olympic cinema is our permanent cinema destination at the olympic studios, barnes, london.
On his way to the arena, caesar is stopped by a stranger who warns that he should beware the ides 15th of march. Clean break has worked alongside the donmar warehouse at each stage of its. It, too, is a history play in a sense, dealing with a nonchristian civilization existing 16. May 25, 2017 described by the observer as one of the most important theatrical events of the last twenty years, the donmar warehouse presents the first part of phyllida lloyds shakespeare trilogy in cinemas.
Visit the shakespeare learning zone to discover loads of facts, videos and info about the play. With ben whishaw, michelle fairley, david morrissey, david calder. The donmar presents julius caesar in cinemas youtube. The orlandoucf shakespeare festival has a strong belief in the relationship between the actor and the audience because, without either one, there is no theatre. Julius caesar will be revived as part of the donmars shakespeare rep season in kings cross in october 2016. Julius caesar reaches into the heart of roman history to explore not only the consequences of conspiracy but also the complications of political ambition. Julius caesar donmar shakespeare trilogy synopsis shakespeares raw and searing study of power takes us deep into a dangerous world of conspiracy, assassination and retribution. Jul 07, 2017 the donmar presents julius caesar, 2017. And yet in the donmar warehouse the play is currently being performed by an all female cast. Ac3, 2 ch, 192 kbps \\ ac3, 6 ch, 448 kbps \\ ac3, 2 ch, 192 kbps subtitles. The donmar warehouses film of their allfemale julius caesar is a labour of love. There were many firsts in phillida lloyds adventurous production of julius caesar, part of an interesting and contrasting allfemale trilogy comprising also the tempest and henry iv parts 1 andor part 2 unspecified at the donmars temporary venue found the corner from kings cross station.
Dec 05, 2012 jade anouka, frances barber and ishia bennison in julius caesar at the donmar warehouse first published 5 december 2012, last updated 6 june 2018 amid the flurry of unconventional shakespearean productions taking over the west end this year, phyllida lloyds production of julius caesar is undoubtedly one of the most unique. Julius caesar donmar shakespeare trilogy performance information. The final instalment in the donmar warehouses allfemale shakespeare trilogy sees harriet. Phyllida lloyds allfemale julius caesar is extraordinarily bold.
Harriet walter on playing brutus in an all female julius caesar the. William shakespeare william shakespeare julius caesar. Dec 14, 2012 phyllida lloyds allfemale production of julius caesar at the donmar is gimmicky, humourless and slow 1 dame harriet walter as brutus in julius caesar at the donmar warehouse. As the action begins, rome prepares for caesars triumphal entrance. On special donmar shakespeare trilogy days, all three plays will be performed back to back. Drama, tv miniseries this allfemale production of shakespeares greatest political dramas are set in a. Complete cast announced for donmars allfemale julius caesar. Julius caesar with a little help from idi amin and mugabe telegraph journalist serena davies interviews gregory doran and paterson joseph about setting the production an african state. Rome under caesar is holloway prison, and the inmates are putting on a protest show. Julius caesar offers a powerful dramatization of the catastrophic consequences of a political leaders extension of power beyond constitutional. Directed by phyllida lloyd, its definitely a filmed performance rather than a feature film and, as such, has. All three productions julius caesar, henry iv and the tempest were set in a. Executive producer application pack donmar warehouse.
From tomorrow i am playing brutus in an allfemale production of shakespeares julius caesar at the donmar warehouse, directed by phyllida. Dec 05, 2012 rome under caesar is holloway prison, and the inmates are putting on a protest show. It is one of several plays written by shakespeare based on true events from roman history, such as coriolanus and antony and cleopatra. Julius caesar runs at donmar warehouse until saturday 9 february 20. This edition of one of shakespeares best known and most frequently performed plays argues for julius caesar as a new kind of political play, a radical. Shakespeare imagined his play, first and foremost, on the stage of his outdoor or indoor theatre. Written in 1599 the same year as henry v or 1600, probably for the opening of the globe theatre on the south bank of the thames, julius caesar illustrates similarly the transition in shakespeares writing toward darker themes and tragedy.
Caesars assassination is just the halfway point of julius caesar. The bridge theatre stages julius caesar as one of its first productions, under the. Popilius lena marcus brutus conspirators against julius caesar. Set in the presentday in the world of a womens prison, julius caesar could not be more timely. Donmar warehouse presents city of angels full cast. Julius caesar offers a powerful dramatization of the catastrophic consequences of a political leaders extension of. Set in a womens prison, great performances julius caesar offers a powerful dramatization of the catastrophic consequences of. Julius caesar starring frances barber official london theatre. The original printed versions of the plays do not give imaginary scene locations, except when they are occasionally mentioned in the dialogue.
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