Julius Caesar

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Caitlin Baker
Presented by Chaika Theatre

Cry havoc.

Rome is ripe for rebellion.
Democracy hangs in the balance.
Caesar has returned.

In this unrelenting new staging, Shakespeare’s masterpiece of political machinations is brought kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century.

This production runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

Content Warnings: Please note this production contains depictions of death, simulated violence, knife violence, gun violence, suicide, blood, gore, flashing lights, loud noises including sudden gunshots, misogynistic language & coarse language. It is recommended for ages 15+

Details

When: 23 July – 2 August 2025
Run time: 2h15m + 20 min interval
Where: ACT Hub at Causeway Hall

Cast

CAST

Brutus – Lachlan Ruffy
Cassius – Yanina Clifton
Mark Antony – Colin Giles
Julius Caesar – Michael Sparks
Casca – Karen Vickery
Portia/Calpurnia – Amy Kowalczuk
Metellus Cimber – Sophia Mellink
Decius Brutus – Paris Scharkie
Lucius & Octavius – Joshua James
Cinna the Conspirator – Pete Stiles
Ligarius & Cinna the Poet – Ian Russell

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director & Set/Costume Designer – Caitlin Baker
Stage Manager – Sienna Curnow
Lighting Designer – Lachlan Houen
Composer & Sound Designer – Paris Scharkie
Associate Sound Designer – Neville Pye
Props Master – Yanina Clifton
Fight Choreographer – Lachlan Ruffy
Assistant Director – Kat Dunkerley