Julius Caesar at Southwark Playhouse Borough

Caesar is a God amongst men. But Gods strike fear into the hearts of men, and when his extraordinary rise in popularity ignites a group of conspirators to remove the tyrannical Caesar, their bloody actions lead to all-out war.

This contemporary ensemble production set inside a government media spin room examines the relationship between our political leaders, the media and the ways in which we engage with and consume news.

Can we ever really trust what we see on our screens?

A dramatic and gripping reimagining of Shakespeare’s political thriller, Julius Caesar will use an innovative blend of technology and staging to present both sides of the political coin. Expect striking theatrics as Lazarus’s ensemble present a raucous and bloody production that sees The Thick of It meets West Wing.

Authors

• David Amram
• Lee Hoiby
• Mark Bennett
• Stanley Silverman
• William Shakespeare