Julius Caesar

Melbourne Shakespeare Company returns to fortyfivedownstairs with their highly anticipated contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s original political thriller Julius Caesar. Directed by Richard Murphet with production design by Dale Ferguson, Julius Caesar is destined to be the theatrical event of the year.

Julius Caesar tells the story of a divisive leader whose desire for power poses a threat to the republic, leading to his assassination. Civil war erupts, and through the chaos, a new leader must rise to fill the void. This is only the beginning of the high stakes action that unfolds in this thrilling political drama.

Audiences should prepare to be blown away by the gripping narrative, beautiful poetry and captivating characters that have seen this play stand the test of time as one of Shakespeare’s greats. This production is a rare opportunity for audiences to experience Australia’s finest performers led by visionary theatre makers in an intimate theatre setting.