Julius Caesar comes to Caithness for three nights
Latheron, Lyth and Reay will play host to Shakespeare's Julius Caesar for three nights in mid-May.
Directed by Ewan Downie, the Company of Wolves production breathes "new life into the tale of trust and deceit, conspiracy and reality, civilisation and mob rule".
Five actors perform Shakespeare’s play, creating a world on the brink of crisis, teeming with crowds and politics: a wild ride from the streets of Rome to the steps of the Capitol, from whispers in the night to outright war. Featuring Company of Wolves’ signature physicality, this contemporary staging revisits themes which remain as relevant now as they were in 1599.
The classic tale follows Brutus and Cassius who fear Caesar will crown himself king. But when they kill Caesar to prevent him taking the throne, they unleash forces that threaten to tear their world apart. What happens when we trust the wrong people? When we confuse conspiracy and reality? What happens when we cannot see ourselves?
Director Ewan Downie said: “Julius Caesar is a play about civilisation in crisis, about power and about the human cost of false beliefs, themes that will resonate strongly with contemporary audiences.
“I wanted to explore the far reaches of storytelling, so the entire world of the play will be created by an extraordinary cast of five: three women, two men."
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes approx. | Age restriction: 11+
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Supported by Creative Scotland the local dates for the production are as follows:
Latheron Village Hall
Latheron KW5 6DN
Wednesday, May 11 at 7.30pm
Box office: 01955 641 434 | www.lytharts.org.uk
Lyth Arts Centre Lyth, Wick, KW1 4UD
Thursday, May 12 at 7.30pm
Box office: 01955 641 434 | www.lytharts.org.uk
Reay Village Hall
Reay, Thurso KW14 7RE
Friday, May 13 at 7.30pm
Box office: 01955 641 434 | www.lytharts.org.uk