Julius Caesar is a problematic play, structurally – basically it falls apart in the second half – and in terms of its principal character, the chilly, remote Brutus. Shakespeare created many ...

When Cassius is reassured on this count he reveals his own fear of Caesar’s growing power, probes Brutus’s feelings on the matter, and tries to persuade him that something must be done about ...

The actors investigate how to play the character of Julius Caesar and explore the dramatic purpose of the action just before the murder. This short film is from the BBC series, Shakespeare Unlocked.