Jack Paterson Theatre

“This is the magic of theatre” – Jerry Wasserman, The Province

Julius Caesar

Jericho Arts Centre (Vancouver, Canada)

CLASSICAL THEATRE IN CONTEMPORARY FORM

JULIUS CAESAR

By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Jack Paterson
Mad Duck Theatre Collective (Vancouver, Canada)

Press

”…a daring Shakespeare production…a play we’ve seen many times – but never like this…It’s splendid in every respect…this production looked flawless.”
Jo, Ledingham, The Courier

“… a strong cast and innovative direction……powerful immediacy…a refreshingly in-your-face treatment of Julius Caesar.”
Jerry Wasserman, The Province

“Julius Caesar was set in Washington, D.C. Pardon me? How could this work? As it turns out – brilliantly.”
Leanne Campbell, The Westender

About

Part 1 of The Roman Trilogy explored Shakespeare’s Rome through contemporary eyes and was produced during the re-election of George W. Bush. Caesar examined the politics of power and democracy in a post 9/11 world. The production incorporated Movement and Devised Practices with First Folio Text Analysis.

Creative Team

Featuring in speaking order: Chris Britton*, Christina Schild*, Craig Erickson*, Kevin Williamson*, Craig March*, Keith Martin Gordey*, Paul Herbert*, Samantha Simmonds, Kate Braidsworth, Lucia Frangione*, Karen Rae, Ian Farthing*, Fabrice Grover*, Julia Henderson, Teryl Rothery*, Robin Mooney and Jaime Ogden.

Set Design by Al Frisk| Costume Design by Moira Fentum | Lighting Design by Melissa Powel | Production Management by Sean Cummings | Stage Management by Connie Hosie* | Assistant Stage Management by Kirsti Mikoda

* Members of Canadian Actor’s Equity Association or U.B.C.P.

Awards, Nominations & Notables

Critics’ Choice:
The Vancouver Courier: Top Theatre Productions of 2005

Jessie Richardson Award Nominations 2004/2005:

  • Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor: Craig Erickson (Antony)
  • Outstanding Direction: Jack Paterson