Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company bring their retelling of Julius Caesar!
A timeless tragedy detailing the shocking assassination of the powerful dictator, Julius Caesar. Fearing his ambition will end the Roman Republic, the noble Brutus is persuaded to join a conspiracy led by the jealous Cassius.
On the Ides of March, Caesar is struck down. However, the conspirators' victory is short-lived. Caesar's loyal friend, Mark Antony, delivers a masterful oration that ignites a Roman mob, plunging the city into civil war. The play culminates in a fierce battle where the assassins are defeated, raising profound questions about political idealism, betrayal, and the cost of liberty.