MELBOURNE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
JULIUS CAESAR
forttyfivedownstairs
24 August – 3 September 2023
Producer - Michael Mack
Artistic Director - Jennifer Sarah Dean
Director - Richard Murphet
Production Designer: Dale Ferguson
Lighting Designer - Kris Chainey
Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to fortyfivedownstairs with their exhilarating contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s original political thriller Julius Caesar.
A divisive leader who’s desire for power poses a threat to republicanism is violently assassinated, civil war erupts and through the chaos a new leader must rise to fill the void.
Directed by Richard Murphet with design by Tony Award Nominated designer Dale Ferguson, Julius Caesar is destined to be a striking new production that you won’t want to miss.
The Merchant of Venic
St Kilda, Botanical Gardens
2 - 23 December 2023
The Merchant of Venice, one of Shakespeare's most enduring plays, explores themes of forgiveness, prejudice, and fairness, all of which remain vital topics today.
Experience one of Shakespeare's most universally read, analysed and critiqued play in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens this December.
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Who are Melbourne Shakespeare Company?
Melbourne Shakespeare Company are proud to present exciting, engaging contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic plays in unique settings across Melbourne. We are privileged to work with some of Australia's most experienced and talented performers, crew and creatives.
