The Making of Julius Caesar: Royal Shakespeare Company
Plot
From early rehearsals to the final performance, this in-depth exploration provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the RSC reimagined a Shakespearean classic for modern audiences. As Gregory Doran's directorial vision unfolds, traditional African dance is seamlessly integrated into Caesar's triumphant entrance and Mark Antony's funeral speech, while the set designers create a palpable atmosphere of dictatorship and unrest. Cyril Nri (Cassius) discusses how the cast draws on African leadership archetypes to infuse the narrative with cultural relevance, and Paterson Joseph (Brutus) reflects on his character's internal conflict, highlighting how it mirrors the difficult choices faced by contemporary revolutionaries. The documentary intersperses live performances with audience reactions, highlighting the powerful resonance of the adaptation.
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Cast
Gregory Doran
Himself
John Wyver
Himself
Jeffery Kissoon
Himself / Julius Caesar
Joseph Mydell
Himself / Casca
Samantha Lawson
Herself / Calpurnia
Cyril Nri
Himself / Cassius
Chinna Wodu
Himself / Cinna the Conspirator
Paterson Joseph
Himself / Brutus
Matilda Wainwright
Herself
Adjoa Andoh
Herself / Portia
Andrew French
Himself / Titinius
Chiké Okonkwo
Himself / Messala
Mark Ebulue
Himself / Cato
Ray Fearon
Himself / Mark Antony
Simon Manyonda
Himself / Lucius