Dead Caesar was a 2007 stage show written by Australian comedian Chris Taylor from The Chaser. The satirical show parodied Julius Caesar, a play by William Shakespeare.

Production

Taylor was persuaded, while drunk, by Brendan Cowell, director of Wharf 2LOUD, to write a play. He ended up writing a parody of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar.

Cast and crew

The crew included Chaser member Andrew Hansen as composer of the music.

  • Director: Tamara Cook
  • Music: Andrew Hansen
  • Set Designer: Bruce McKinven
  • Lighting: Stephen Hawker

The main cast is as follow:

  • Caesar: Toby Moore
  • Marc Antony: Andrew Hansen
  • Lucius: Andrew Hansen
  • Brutus: Ben Borgia
  • Cassius: Ewen Leslie
  • Cicero: Alan Dukes
  • Calpurnia: Monica Sayers
  • The Messenger: John Leary

See also

  • Assassination of Julius Caesar

References


Julius caesar stabbed to death hires stock photography and images Alamy

Kunstreproduktionen Der Tod von Julius Caesar, 1829 von Vincenzo

Julius Caesar Death Scene

Julius Caesar Death Scene

Tod von julius caesar Fotos und Bildmaterial in hoher Auflösung Alamy