Julius Caesar, 2025
“It must be by his death…”
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S
Julius caesar
Julius Caesar has become a tyrant.
Cassius sees the threat. Brutus is torn by loyalty. Together, they conspire to kill Caesar.
When Cassius and Brutus murder Caesar in full public view on the Ides of March, they think they have heralded a new political age.
Instead, chaos erupts, and civil war begins.
Who will seize power?
Will this bring conflict or stability?
Will the new ruler also fall to corruption?
Tangle’s fast-moving production drives through the political chaos, power struggles and friendship betrayals at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest thriller.
Adapted and directed by Anna Coombs with John Pfumojena’s original music performed live on stage, this high-energy production brings African-inspired storytelling into the heart of ancient Rome.
Presented with support from Mayflower Studios
Julius Caesar continues Tangle’s long-term commitment to championing African and Caribbean artistic excellence, presenting classic plays in new and surprising ways to audiences of all kinds.
UK TOUR 2025:
Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Thu 9 – Sat 11 October
19:15 & 14:30 (Sat)
New College, Swindon
Wed 15 October
Lighthouse, Poole
Thu 16 October
20:00
Bridport Arts Centre
Fri 17 October
19:30
Croscombe Village Hall
(Take Art Rural Touring)
Sat 18 October
19:30
Brewhouse, Taunton
Tue 21 October
19:30
Braunton Academy
(Beaford Arts Rural Touring)
Wed 22 October
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
(Artsreach Rural Touring)
Fri 24 October
19:30
The Pound, Corsham
Sat 25 October
19:30
Omnibus Theatre, London
Wed 29 October – Sat 15 November
19:30 (Tue - Fri) & 16:00 (Sat - Sun)
CAST
Featuring a cast of five actors, Samya De Meo and Roland Royal III mark their professional stage debuts as Cassius/Portia/Calpurnia and Julius Caesar/Octavius Caesar respectively, alongside Remiel Farai as Brutus, Yaw Osafo-Kantanka as Soothsayer, and our very own John Pfumojena (who also composes the original music for the production) as Mark Antony.
PRODUCTION TEAM
CREATIVES
Adapted and directed by Anna Coombs
Technical Consultant Mark Dakin
Set & Costume Designer Colin Falconer
Production Manager Jordan Harris
Lighting Designer Joe Hornsby
Company Stage Manager Maja Lach
Sound Designer Khalil Madovi
Costume Associate Linda Mafuba
Composer, Musical Director & African Storytelling Consultant John Pfumojena
Technical Stage Manager Atlanta Sonson-Chapman
Choreographer Bawren Tavaziva
COMPANY & COLLABORATORS
Marketing & Producing Consultant - Debo Adebayo
Associate Producer Esther Afikiruweh
Associate Producer (until July, 2025) Stefan Kwame Boakye
Photographer Christa Holka
Graphic Design Luke Kelly Airborne Studio
Marketing & Communications Manager Natalia Knowlton Vásquez
PR Manager Nancy Poole
Director of Producing and Administration Kirsty Reilly
DISCOVERY PACKS
Accompanying the production, Tangle has created beautifully illustrated Discovery Packs for schools, teachers, Youth Groups and young people in general.
The packs feature an introduction to the play and its themes; learning and activity suggestions for educators and workshop leaders; a look into Tangle’s unique approach to theatre making; and interviews with the director, Anna Coombs.
You can follow the links to download and share the pack with your audiences, local schools and youth groups.
KUKURA
KUKURA is an inclusivity development programme that we offer to our touring venues for JULIUS CAESAR in 2025. It enables organisations to take meaningful steps to support their approach to racial inclusivity.
KUKURA actualises genuine long-term change within the arts industry, improving approaches to representation and inclusivity.
KUKURA enables venue professionals an opportunity to experience new ways of working with a diverse theatre company such as TANGLE. The sessions build a fresh learning culture within each organisation, leaving everybody better equipped to champion and broaden engagement long term.
If you’re interested in signing up, please email our Associate Producer, Esther.
Find out more here.
