Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, (The Tragedy of) by William Shakespeare. A hugely popular prescribed work for schools and university English courses, as well as productions by schools, Repertory and Shakespeare societies and the like. First recorded production was in *** by ***. In 1957 John Boulter directed it for the Wits University Players with Janet Suzman. Translated into a number of South African languages, including Afrikaans ( by André P. Brink?*, 1960?*) Northern Sotho (as Julease Sisare by N.C. Phatudi, Unieboekwinkel, 1960), Tsonga (as Julius Caesar) by S.J. Baloyi, Sasavona, 1957, Swiss Mission in SA, 1973), Setswana (as Dintshontsho tsa bo-Julius Kesara by Sol.T. Plaatje, Wits University , 1937), Tshivenda (as Makhaulambilu a Julius Caesar by H.M. Nemudzivadi, **, 19*?), Xhosa (as uJulius Caesar by B.B. Mdledle, A.P.B., 1957), .

Maynardville's 1976 production of Julius Caesar was directed by Leonard Schach with Roger Dwyer in the title role. This was the Spotlight Theatre's 21st anniversary production. (Source: Grütter, Wilhelm, CAPAB 25 Years, 1987. Unpublished research. p 62)

NAPAC's production was presented at the 1984 Grahamstown Festival with Eckard Rabe, Don Ridgway, John Hussey and Michael Swinton, directed by Peter Dawes, redirected for the festival by John Hussey and Michael Swinton. Lighting by Mick Hughes, adapted by Joe Freedman, sound effects by Tim Oilver.

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