National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 138 mins · English

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Directed by

Tony Grech-Smith

Starring

Abraham Popoola, Ben Whishaw, Kit Young, Adjoa Andoh, David Morrissey, Mark Penfold

Following his triumphant return to Rome, Julius Caesar's immense popularity sparks concern among the educated elite, who plot to assassinate him. His death ignites a brutal civil war that engulfs the city. This production immerses the audience in the jubilant street celebrations welcoming Caesar, the tense congressional meeting where he is murdered, the passionate funeral rally, and the ensuing chaos and conflict that tear Rome apart.