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National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar (2018)

Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital. Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party that greets Caesar’s return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of David CalderDavid CalderJulius Caesar
  • Photo of Michelle FairleyMichelle FairleyCaius Cassius
  • Photo of David MorrisseyDavid MorrisseyMark Antony
  • Photo of Ben WhishawBen WhishawMarcus Brutus
  • Photo of Wendy KwehWendy KwehCalpurnia, Caesar's Wife/Varro, Brutus' Army
  • Photo of Leaphia DarkoLeaphia DarkoPortia, Brutus's Wife
  • Photo of Fred FergusFred FergusLucius, Brutus's Aide/Cinna, A Poet/Street Band
  • Photo of Kit YoungKit YoungOctavius, Caesar's Heir/Street Band
  • Photo of Mark PenfoldMark PenfoldLepidus, Triumvirate/Caius Ligarius, Conspirator/Soothsayer
  • Photo of Adjoa AndohAdjoa AndohCasca, Conspirator

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