Julius Caesar

Secret actors. Secret spaces.

'A theatrical gem' (The Upcoming)

‘Vivid and entirely immersive’ (British Theatre Guide)

Julius Caesar is a pulsating, portentous, thriller, brought to you in an immersive and promenade production.

Beware the Ides of March and secret actors in secret spaces. Become the citizens of Rome, as actors reveal themselves in the audience and throughout Reading Abbey Ruins (10 minutes' walk from the Elizabeth Line), with the 'thrillingly new' (British Theatre Guide) Secret Shakespeare.

The Upcoming review: 'Imperceptibly, a kind of game runs on the background of the audience’s mind: as the show goes on, one tries to guess whether someone walking their dog might be part of the next scene, or where the voice of the crowd cheering Julius Caesar might come from.'

Audience reviews of Secret Shakespeare on our Facebook page: 'Raw and visceral, loved it!'; 'A great idea, very creative use of the space'; 'Can’t wait for the next one'; 'Really excited to see what they do next'; 'Stunning art, magnificently and cleverly staged and performed'; 'Very intense and atmospheric'; 'Catch this fantastic show!!!'; 'Great performance and use of surroundings'; 'Absolutely excellent'; 'Immersive experiences are all the rage, but this touches your soul'; ‘Grab a ticket before it ends!’

Secret Shakespeare is an open air production and the show must go on in inclement weather. Please use the entrance to Reading Abbey Ruins from Chestnut Walk. The performance will begin in the Chapter House. The Abbey Ruins is accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues via a sloping footpath from Chestnut Walk.

Photography and video recording of the production is not permitted. Please help us to to avoid spoilers for every audience.

Running time is approximately 100 minutes.

There are a number of opportunities to sit on the grass or your own portable chair during the promenade performance.

A public toilet is located next to the Ruins in Forbury Gardens.

Doors open 15 minutes before performance.

Tickets are non-refundable, unless the performance is cancelled, but may be exchanged for another performance if available.

Content advisory: please contact us if you have any concerns about the content of the performance.

Contact us at shakespeareunstaged@gmail.com.

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