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Newcomers will need to read the play in advance: Julius Caesar, at the Globe, reviewed

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Dickon Tyrrell as Julius Caesar in the Globe's new production. Image: Helen Murray 
issue 04 June 2022

Some things are done well in the Globe’s new Julius Caesar. The assassination is a thrilling spectacle. Ketchup pouches concealed inside Caesar’s costume explode bloodily with each dagger blow and the conspirators are doused in dripping scarlet gore. During the assault, Caesar fights back and very nearly survives. Highly realistic.

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