National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar

March. 22,2018

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Drama

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Filmed Theater Stage Play

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

David Calder as Julius Caesar

Michelle Fairley as Caius Cassius

David Morrissey as Mark Antony

Ben Whishaw as Marcus Brutus

Wendy Kweh as Calpurnia, Caesar's Wife/Varro, Brutus' Army

Leaphia Darko as Portia, Brutus's Wife

Fred Fergus as Lucius, Brutus's Aide/Cinna, A Poet/Street Band

Kit Young as Octavius, Caesar's Heir/Street Band

Adjoa Andoh as Casca, Conspirator

Nick Sampson as Cinna, Conspirator

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