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David Morrissey, Dissertation Confession, Canadian Poutine!

Actor David Morrissey chats to Simon about the play Julius Caesar.

Actor David Morrissey chats to Simon about starring in the play 'Julius Caesar'.

Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat's popularity, the educated elite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital.

Nicholas Hytner's production will be in promenade, thrusting its audience into the street party that greets Caesar's return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake. Ben Whishaw and Michelle Fairley play Brutus and Cassius, leaders of the coup, David Calder plays Caesar and David Morrissey is Mark Antony, who brings Rome back under control after the conspirators' defeat.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Tue 9 Jan 2018 17:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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  • Tue 9 Jan 2018 17:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2