3rd AC21 Research Festival

University of Warwick

Wednesday, 5th July 2006

CREATIVITY

5.30Transport leavesthe Medical Teaching Centre for Stratford

6.00Arrive atShakespeare Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, in Henley Street, next to Shakespeare's Birthplace. The coach park is just across the street where delegates can be set down. It is 5-10 minutes walk to the theatre.

6.15Pre-Show Talk by Professor Jonathan Bate, Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature

6.45Free time for refreshments and to enjoy the surroundings

7.30Performance of JULIUS CAESARby the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Shakespeare's gripping political thriller explores the complexities of power as Caesar's assassination sees a nation descend into civil violence and instability, with the play portraying opposing dynamics of democracy and tyranny.

The earliest of Shakespeare's Roman plays, this gripping political thriller explores the complexities of power as Caesar's assassination sees a nation descend into civil violence and instability, with the play portraying opposing dynamics of democracy and tyranny.
This new production directed by Sean Holmes features a company of actors, headed by RSC Associate Director Gregory Doran. Julius Caesar is directed by Sean Holmes who most recently directed A New Way to Please You, part of the Gunpowder Season in the Swan Theatre. James Hayes plays Julius Caesar, having most recently appeared in the Gunpowder Season. John Light plays Brutus, having last appeared with the Company in The Seagull in 2000. Finbar Lynch plays Cassius. He last appeared as Puck in Adrian Noble's 1994 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Running time : The running time for Julius Caesar is2 hours and30 minutes including an interval of 20 mins.

10.00End of Performance

11.00Transport returns to the University

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