The Royal Shakespeare Company’s new production of “Julius Caesar” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Saturday, June 10.
The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play from its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There will be one show at 3 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Angus Jackson directs Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power.
The Rome season in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre opens with the politics of spin and betrayal turning to violence. Following his sell-out productions of Tom Morton-Smith’s Oppenheimer [2014] and James Fenton’s adaptation of Don Quixote [2016], Season Director Angus Jackson steers the thrilling action.
“Everything about this production feels right. Martin Hutson’s brilliant Cassius … James Corrigan’s Mark Antony is a calculating cynic. The great virtue of the production is its nuanced portrayal of the divisions among those conspiring against a dictatorial Caesar.” — The Guardian
“At the heart of the show is a triumvirate of excellent performances … the laurel wreaths really belong to James Corrigan, Alex Waldmann and Martin Hutson as Mark Antony, Brutus and Cassius, respectively. All rising young stars of the RSC, this trio spar and spark off each other with volatility, energy and real commitment, and they are a joy to watch.” — What’s On Stage
The Royal Shakespeare Company is one of the world’s best-known theatre ensembles. The company focuses on works by Shakespeare, other renaissance dramatists and contemporary writers.
The RSC is dedicated to attracting and inspiring the best artists both on stage and behind the scenes, to produce performances of the highest standard. So, wherever you experience the RSC, you experience work that is made in Shakespeare’s hometown.
Shakespeare has been performed and celebrated in Stratford for centuries and the RSC has trained generations of the best theatre makers since the company was founded in 1961. The Royal Shakespeare Company pioneers contemporary approaches to Shakespeare’s plays, as well as staging the work of those who inspired him and the work of today’s playwrights.
“Julius Caesar” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, June 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $12.50 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. SR 89A in West Sedona. Visit SedonaFilmFestival. org for more information
