Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble: Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar
By William Shakespeare | Directed by Rob Pensalfini
The Avalon Theatre, November 7th - 24th

Politics is sport. Sport is politics. And the fight for power is a high-stakes game.

When Caesar returns to Rome, riding high on a wave of victories and adoring fans, many in his inner circle begin to fear that his growing popularity and tyrannical tendencies threaten their way of life and democracy. With time running out, they band together and make a game plan to end his reign - permanently.

But with Caesar gone, senators, soldiers, and civilians search for new leaders to follow. Once they pick a side, will they defend it beyond reason, with winning as their only goal?

Allies attack one another, friendships falter, a great Republic implodes, and the door to tyranny opens once more. This is Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in 2024.

From the Director
“QSE produced its first show As You Like It at the end of 2002 at the Avalon Theatre, and around that time we became the University’s resident theatre company. QSE’s last professional production in the Avalon was Pericles in 2004, before the ageing Avalon closed.

We are very excited to be working towards the first professional production in the reinvigorated Avalon Theatre. The space is remarkable – state of the art, but retains the connection of the old Avalon’s history and spirit.

Returning to the Avalon is like coming home after a long absence. QSE has grown so much in the last two decades, and gone from a fledgling troupe to a lasting player in Brisbane’s independent theatre community.

The story of Julius Caesar seems like a fitting play during the current times. From Rome to the contemporary era, the story of tyranny and autocracy has played out time and time again as we explore themes like honour, friendship and populism.”


Dynamic Cast
The production features a cast of some of Brisbane’s most exciting classical actors. In the four leading roles are experienced long-time Core Ensemble actors Liliana Macarone as the honourable Brutus and Rebecca Murphy as the passionate Cassius, up against Franki Marrington returning to QSE as the populist Mark Antony and new Core Ensemble member Lillian Duggan as both Julius Caesar and his heir Octavius.


Inclusive Theatre Initiatives
The Ensemble will once again be running its Shakespeare Beyond initiatives: A Night At The Theatre (ANATT) and Relaxed Performance as part of the season. Established in 2016, ANATT invites patrons to donate the price of a ticket. QSE then works with community partners such as the Australian Red Cross, Communify, Brisbane Youth Services, and Arafmi to share tickets with people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live theatre.

A Relaxed Performance of Julius Caesar will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 16th. Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome people who may enjoy a more relaxed performance environment, including (but not limited to) people with autism or individuals with sensory sensitivity. Parents and caregivers may also find the inclusive atmosphere relaxing with audience members free to move, speak, and respond throughout the performance.

❊ Official Tickets ❊

Book Online Here

❊ When ❊

❊ Where ❊

 Avalon Theatre View Venue
 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive St Lucia Queensland  Map

❊ Web Links ❊

→ Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble: Julius Caesar

→ qldshakespeare.org

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