Caesar & Cleopatra
Catalogue Number: SSFC11
Producer: Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada
Subject: Arts, Drama, English, History, Literature, Politics, World History
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2009
Running Time: 114:48
The celebrated wit of George Bernard Shaw makes sparkling comedy of political drama as veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the enchanting teenage queen of Roman-occupied Egypt. From her first timid encounter with Caesar under a desert moon, Cleopatra grows in strength to become a determined player in the game of power - but will she really learn what Caesar wants to teach her? Des McAnuff's production stars Christopher Plummer and Nikki M. James in the title roles.
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