Tangle brings its trademark African-inspired storytelling into the heart of ancient Rome with a brand new, fast-moving adaptation of Julius Caesar at Mayflower Studios from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 October 2025.
Anna Coombs directs her precisely crafted adaptation, encapsulating the very essence of Shakespeare’s tale, with a cast of five.
With John Pfumojena’s original music performed live on stage and choreography by Bawren Tavaziva, this high-energy production drives through the power struggles and friendship betrayal at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest thriller.
“I have always loved this play,” says Anna Coombs. “The tension between politics and friendship is electrifying and its urgency and unpredictability makes it a true thriller.
“I’ve relished working with the performers and creatives to achieve an adaptation that gets to the heart of its story and themes, that remains truthful to Shakespeare’s original language whilst streamlining its pace and cast size.
“I hope it will keep those already familiar with the play and complete newcomers on the edge of their seats!”
Founded in 2009, Tangle champions African and Caribbean artistic excellence, creating a combination of new work and radical reinventions of classic theatre texts. Its acclaimed touring productions have included Richard the Second (‘a stonking version’ 4.5 stars, The Reviews Hub), Volpone, and Doctor Faustus (‘the music, language and archetypes that Tangle weave into it create moments of overwhelming beauty’ Exeunt).
Tickets for Julius Caesar (9 – 11 October 2025) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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