Julius Caesar
It’s a tale we’ve heard a thousand times. Not the plot itself, I mean the ‘fresh, relevant interpretation’ line that theatres throw in to justify the presence of a classic in their midst. In this case, though, the line seems to have a bit of weight to it. Take one leader: once the revolutionary hero, […]
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It's a tale we've heard a thousand times. Not the plot itself, I mean the 'fresh, relevant interpretation' line that theatres throw in to justify the presence of a classic in their midst. In this case, though, the line seems to have a bit of weight to it.
Take one leader: once the revolutionary hero, now obsessed with more tangible gains. His greed breeds discontent, once loyal men become rebellious and therefore corruption, cunning and conspiracies are rife. The situation is a power keg and all it takes is a single spark to set it off. Sounds eerily familiar, no?
Add to the mix the supernatural interventions that Shakespeare has invested his play with, and the result is a complex delve into contemporary politics that would put most journalists to shame. Julius Caesar looks to be both a savvy political query and an admirable theatrical achievement in its own right certainly not something to be sniffed at.
Image: courtesy of New Theatre
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