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[title]The Ides of March are nearly upon us, and so is Bell Shakespeare’s striking new production of Julius Caesar. Touring the Sydney Opera House, Canberra Theatre Centre and Arts Centre Melbourne from March, this thrilling new production explores the cost of ambition, loyalty and power in the setting of Ancient Rome – 44 BC to be precise.
Resentful senators Brutus (Brigid Zengeni) and Cassius (Leon Ford) hatch a chilling conspiracy to murder Julius Caesar (Septimus Caton). In an effort to quell the rising public support of an autocracy with Caesar at the helm of it, their plan sets off a chain of violent events.
Julius Caesar forms part of Bell Shakespeare’s 2026 season as one of two major tragedies, alongside Macbeth later in the year. The program promises to centre on ambition, plotted murder and guilt, as well as feature a brand new production by Australian playwright, Yve Blake.
Julius Caesar is at the Sydney Opera House from March 7 to April 5, the Canberra Theatre Centre from April 10 to 18 and Arts Centre Melbourne from April 23 to May 10. Tickets start from $40 plus booking fee, and you can pick yours up here.