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 Unpublished research.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)

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