One of the greatest theatrical studies of tyranny, revolution, and civil war, Julius Caesar is also a highly personal play – a breathless, gripping portrayal of friendships and alliances torn apart by political ambition and the intoxicating effects of power. Centered around three of Shakespeare’s most vivid characters – Caesar, Brutus, and young Mark Antony – the play contrasts a vast historical canvas with the private fears and dreams of men whose words can change the world.