TANGLE Theatre brings its unique African-Caribbean style to a new Shakespearean production on tour this autumn, continuing this exciting company’s commitment to presenting classic dramas in new and surprising ways. This year’s tour features Julius Caesar, starting at the Mayflower Studios in Southampton on 9th-11th October.

With a cast of five, this fast-moving production drives through the political chaos, power struggles and friendship betrayals at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest thriller.

Julius Caesar has become a tyrant. Cassius sees the threat. Brutus is torn by loyalty. Together, they conspire to kill Caesar. “It must be by his death …”

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?

Adapted and directed by Anna Coombs with original music, performed on stage, by John Pfumojena, who also plays Mark Antony, this high-energy production brings African-inspired storytelling into the heart of ancient Rome.

After Southampton, the tour continues at New College, Swindon, on Wednesday 15th October, Poole Lighthouse on Thursday 16th, Bridport Arts Centre on Friday 17th, Croscombe village hall with Take Art on Saturday 18th, the Brewhouse at Taunton on Tuesday 21st, Braunton Academy with Devon’s Beaford Arts Rural Touring on Wednesday 22nd, The Exchange at Sturminster Newton with Artsreach on Friday 24th, and Pound Arts at Corsham on Saturday 25th.