Julius Caesar

Synopsis: The Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2012 production of Julius Caesar directed for television by Gregory Doran. An all-black British cast includes Ray Fearon as Mark Antony and Joseph Paterson as Brutus. The action is transposed to modern Africa.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 24 Jun 2012 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC4)
Duration: 150 mins

Director

Gregory Doran

Producer

Cinematographer

Writer

Music

Production Design

Michael Vale

Cast

Theatre: Swan Theatre
Theatre company: Royal Shakespeare Company
Production type: Television and Radio Drama
Historical period: Contemporary
Plays: Julius Caesar
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors; World Shakespeare Festival 2012
Related items: Julius Caesar

Notes: A DVD was released 2012. The extras include ‘The Making of Julius Caesar’, a 40-minute documentary featuring interviews with cast and production team.
History: The stage production ran in repertory 27 May - 7 July 2012. This stage recording is catalogued separately. The recording for television was filmed way mid-way through rehearsals for the stage opening.
Reviews: Peter Kirwan : http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/pkirwan/entry/julius_caesar_rscilluminations (accessed 6/2012).

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