Shot on location and also in the royal shakespeares theatre at stratforduponavon, julius caesar is a sumptuous film that features the original cast of a startling and arresting production. The royal shakespeare companys julius caesar new york arts. Jun 25, 2012 ive not yet had a chance to see the rscs new production of julius caesar, directed by gregory doran and currently playing in stratford. Explore information and resources for teachers and learners on julius caesar find out more. Jun 30, 2012 paterson joseph, who plays brutus in julius caesar on film and on stage with the rsc, on what shakespeare means to him sat 30 jun 2012 19. Shakespeares epic political tragedy, where the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. The audio interview also features the producer of the film version. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Apr, 2012 2 thoughts on julius caesar illuminationsrscbbc, 2012 thanks for this great post which has really whetted my appetite for this unique production and the film version. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across the uk and internationally. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. This is a speciallyfilmed tv version shown on bbc4 of the production currently playing at the rsc in stratforduponavon and touring from early july. The rscs new allblack production jolts us from ciceros publicplatform rome to joseph conrads heartofdarkness africa although the mood is closer to the sweaty furtiveness of graham greenes tropics, to sensational effect.
It was one of the last two films of richard harris, released in the year of his death. Jeffery kissoon born 4 september 1947 is an actor with credits in british theatre, television, film and radio. Julius caesar dvd 2012 a fastmoving thriller about a struggle for democracy, william shakespeare s julius caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. Jun 24, 2012 julius caesar film version of the rscs 2012 production of shakespeares fastmoving thriller. Actors include paterson joseph as brutus, jeffry kissoon as caesar, cyril nri as cassius, and. Julius caesar is, simply, shakespeares african play john kani in 2012, actor paterson joseph played the role of brutus in the royal shakespeare companys acclaimed production of julius caesar gregory dorans last play before becoming artistic director for the rsc. In this extract from the film of the royal shakespeare company s production of julius caesar, brutus paterson joseph and cassius cyril nri are triumphant after the assassination of caesar. Julius caesar with brian cox full film shakespeare. Choose your own seats with the best availability at. It was staged as part of the world shakespeare festival that was itself part of the cultural olympiad, a festival that was running in tandem with the london 2012 olympics. Julius caesar and acting openlearn open university. Julius caesar on the shakespeare learning zone studying julius caesar. A vivid fastmoving thriller about a struggle for democracy, william shakespeares julius caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. The film includes the original distinguished cast of black actors including.
Jun 06, 2012 t his, of all shakespeares plays, badly needs a shot in the arm and it receives a powerful one in this production by gregory doran, the rscs artistic director designate, who has transposed. A fastmoving thriller about a struggle for democracy, william shakespeares julius caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. Originally commissioned for the 2012 world shakespeare festival and produced by the royal shakespeare company, it was performed last month by crouch at the unicorn theatre in london. The concept behind the production is fascinating, if not without its problems an allblack british cast, performing the play as set in an unnamed modern african state. Julius caesar act 1 scene 2 text detectives key scene royal shakespeare company duration. Set in a modern african state, this fastmoving political thriller is a vivid portrayal of a struggle for democracy and also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence as the tyrant caesar is about to seize power. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title julius caesar. Production and rehearsal photos 2012 royal shakespeare. Julius caesar, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Film version of the rsc s 2012 production of shakespeares fastmoving thriller. Photos from julius caesar rehearsals for the royal shakespeare company s 2017 production find out more.
Based on the royal shakespeare company s acclaimed stage production, gregory dorans film for bbc television sets the action in postindependence africa. Julius caesar illuminationsrscbbc, 2012 screen plays. A vivid story about a struggle for democracy, julius caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. So this production of julius caesar is set in modern times, not necessarily exactly now, but at some point over the last thirty years or so. The activities in this pack are inspired by gregory dorans 2012 production of julius caesar. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of rome. Shot on location and also in the rsc s theatre at stratforduponavon, julius caesar is a sumptuous adaptation featuring the original cast of a startling and arresting production. Julius caesar is a 2003 miniseries about the life of julius caesar. Visit the shakespeare learning zone to discover loads of facts, videos and info about the play. Pdf julius caesar the rsc shakespeare download full pdf. Mar 24, 2017 you have to wonder if rsc artistic director greg doran had the inside track on the outcome of the american elections when he decided to open the royal shakespeare companys rome season last night with julius caesar.
The first performance of this production took place on 28 may 2012. In a bold and illuminating move the rscs latest production of julius caesar sets the bards roman tragedy in africa sometime in the last fifty years as part of the current world shakespeare festival 2012 and its not as odd a decision as you might initially think. I was involved in the exhibition in stratford on the complete works which included the robben island shakespeare. Gregory dorans moderndress production for the rsc sets the action in postindependence africa and features a distinguished allblack cast. The film was shot on location in a disused shopping centre in north west london and in the rscs theatre at stratforduponavon. Gregory doran s relocation of shakespeares julius caesar to africa, now playing in the west end, strips the play of its ambiguity, writes laura thompson. Actors include paterson joseph as brutus, jeffry kissoon as caesar, cyril nri as cassius, and ray fearon as mark antony. It is one of several plays written by shakespeare based on true events from roman history, such as coriolanus and antony and cleopatra set in rome in 44 bc, the play depicts the moral dilemma of brutus as he joins a conspiracy led by. This world shakespeare festival production played in the royal shakespeare festival, stratforduponavon, from june to july 2012, before touring the uk and moving on to moscow, new york and ohio. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate caesar but. They can be used either as standalone practical approaches to this play or as supporting activities for students seeing the production. Julius caesar is on sunday, 24 june at 8pm on bbc four and will be available on iplayer until sunday, 1 july 2012.
T his, of all shakespeares plays, badly needs a shot in the arm and it receives a powerful one in this production by gregory doran, the rsc s artistic director designate, who has transposed. Please be aware that the information provided on this page may be out of date, or otherwise inaccurate due to the passage of time. The series was originally broadcast on tnt in two parts, airing june 29 and 30, 2003. Find out about the 2017 production of julius caesar, which played in stratforduponavon and the barbican, london. Paterson joseph, who plays brutus in julius caesar on film and on stage with the rsc, on what shakespeare means to him sat 30 jun 2012 19. In a bold and illuminating move the rscs latest production of julius caesar sets the bards roman tragedy in africa sometime in the last. It was directed by uli edel and written by peter pruce and craig warner. Julius caesar 2012 2h 31min drama tv movie 24 june 2012. Production and rehearsal images photo galleries for gregory dorans 2012 production of julius caesar. Film version of the rscs 2012 production of shakespeares fastmoving thriller.
Julius caesar and acting updated friday, 24th august 2012 this exclusive video from the set of the bbc film version of the rscs julius caesar focuses on the actors. The conspirators in the senate with julius caesar in the 2012 production of julius caesar. In this video, the spotlight is placed on the influence of african politics in the bbc film version of the rsc s julius caesar this page was published over five years ago. The cast included paterson joseph as brutus, cyril nri as cassius, ray fearon as mark antony and jeffery kissoon as caesar. This, of all shakespeares plays, badly needs a shot in the arm and it receives a powerful one in this production by gregory doran, the rscs. Julius caesar trailer 2012 royal shakespeare company youtube. Lucy bailey production 2009 julius caesar royal shakespeare company royal shakespeare theatre stratford upon avon 2nd june 2012, matinee adjoa andoh portia segun akingbola trebonius mark ebulue artemidorus ray fearon mark antony ricky fearon cicerolucilius andrew french decius brutus marcus griffiths marullusoctavius servantpindarus ivanno jeremiah octavius paterson joseph brutus jeffery. Brian cox explores how julius caesar, for many years, was seen to represent the american. The action is set in a modern african state in which the tyrant caesar is about to seize power. Both began their lives at the rsc s stratforduponavon home and reflect the companys continuing commitment to shakespeare and the work of contemporary.
Caesar returns from war, allconquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power. Alarmed by the autocrats popularity, the educated elite conspire to bring him down. The action is set in a modern african state in which the tyrant caesar. He has performed with the royal shakespeare company at venues such as the royal national theatre, under directors including peter brook, peter hall, robert lepage, janet suzman, calixto bieito and nicholas hytner. Julius caesar film completo, streaming ita, vedere, guardare. Photo by kwame lestrade rsc browse and license our images. For one, the production blends time periods and nationstates seamlesslycaesars rome.
Aug 08, 2012 buy julius caesar rsc 2012 tickets showing at the noel coward theatre, london. Julius caesar original title 2h 10min drama, history 26 may 2017 usa the growing ambition of julius caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend brutus. Julius caesar is seen as the main example of caesarism, a form of political rule led by a charismatic strongman whose rule is based upon a cult of personality, whose rationale. Is brutus a traitor or a great hero and defender of liberty. It is a dramatization of the life of julius caesar from 82 bc to his death in 44 bc. Julius caesar is part of shakespeare unlocked and the 2012 festival. Film version of the royal shakespeare companys 2012 production of shakespeares fastmoving thriller. In a 2012 interview, royal shakespeare company artistic director gregory doran called julius caesar shakespeares african play and the video clips from the 2012 rsc production he directed that are included in this lesson show those parallels. Julius caesar and africa openlearn open university.
Text julius caesar and africa preparations for strategy scene props assistant director. Rscs julius caesar directed by gregory doran exclusive. Film version of the rscs 2012 production of shakespeares fast moving thriller. Products broadcast films and documentaries julius caesar. Apr 22, 20 i saw julius caesar recently in a production by the royal shakespeare company at the brooklyn academy of music. With a new leadership team of gregory doran, artistic director, and catherine mallyon, executive director, at the helm, the royal shakespeare company returns to new york this spring with two productions, julius caesar and matilda the musical. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. Shot on location and also in the rscs theatre at stratforduponavon, julius caesar is a sumptuous film that features the original cast of a startling and arresting production. Julius caesar 2012 the cast included paterson joseph as brutus, cyril nri as cassius, ray fearon as mark antony and jeffery kissoon as caesar.
Shot on location and also in the rscs theatre at stratforduponavon, julius caesar is a. Julius caesar film version of the rscs 2012 production of shakespeares fastmoving thriller. The setting is a modern african state in which the tyrant caesar is about to seize power. The growing ambition of julius caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend brutus. Watch julius caesar online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Based on the royal shakespeare companys acclaimed stage production, gregory dorans film for bbc television sets the action in postindependence africa.
Rsc s julius caesar directed by gregory doran exclusive video shakespeares great political thriller, julius caesar, finds dark, contemporary echoes in. Insights into our key past productions, how they were staged and the directorial choices that were made read more. At a stroke julius caesar is no longer a protracted political debate. Film version of the royal shakespeare company s 2012 production of shakespeares fastmoving thriller. It happened to be on april th, the ides of april, and a day before the. By setting this play in a modern african state, the rsc s gregory doran gave its debate new urgency.
A resounding triumph and an outstanding contribution to the world shakespeare festival 2012. The production had an all black cast, the first of its kind at the royal shakespeare company. A vivid story about a struggle for democracy, julius caesar is also a love story. Shot on location and also in the rsc s theatre at stratforduponavon, julius caesar is a sumptuous film that features the original cast of a startling and arresting production. Julius caesar royal shakespeare company, noel coward.
Paterson joseph, adjoa andoh in rscs julius caesar. Jun 25, 2012 ive blogged shakespeares julius caesar before twice so far. Julius caesar the african play jump to media player the cast and crew of the rscs julius caesar discuss the influence of african politics on their stage and screen productions. Photo galleries for gregory dorans 2012 production of julius caesar. For one, the production blends time periods and nationstates seamlessly caesar s rome. Gregory dorans film for bbc television sets the action in postindependence africa. When a triumphant war hero becomes ambitious to be crowned king, assassination seems the only option. Caesar returns in triumph to rome and the people pour out of their homes to. With theo affail, segun akingbola, adjoa andoh, mark ebulue.
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