Julius Caesar

I Cinna (The Poet)

Thu 4 October at 11 am | Under 26 £5 - Adult £10
A specially commissioned production for schools

Playing alongside Julius Caesar we are able to offer a specially commissioned production for students aged 11 +. I Cinna (The Poet) written and directed by Tim Crouch, tells the story of Julius Caesar through the eyes of Cinna, one of the minor characters in the play.

Cinna, a lowly poet is having bad dreams, he is a man who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time... with the wrong name... while history thunders past.

He asks the young audience to consider the relationship between words and actions, art and politics, self and society. During the performance Cinna asks students to write poems with him: small poems on big themes. These poems can be reworked after the performance and sent to the RSC, where a web archive of responses to the play will be created.

To book tickets for I Cinna call the Groups line on 0843 208 6003.

I Cinna Pre-Show Workshops

Wed 3 October

Prepare your students for this unique production with an in-school workshop. Taking Julius Caesar as it starting point, this 2-hours workshop will give your students a thorough understanding of the play – exploring its language, themes and modern day resonances. The session will explore political and persuasive speech writing, engaging the students to think and write in preparation for the poems they will create as part of the performance. Workshops will be available to schools within a 30-minute travel time of the theatre.

Cost £185

To book a workshop, please contact Rob Freeman on rob.freeman@rsc.org.ukor 01789 272529.

Julius Caesar & I Cinna
To support both productions there will be a comprehensive online teacher’s pack.

Page to Stage

Wed 3 October

A pre-show, on-stage session with members of the Acting Company and Creative Teams prior to the matinee performance. This event will explore some of the choices that have been made in this production and highlight the range of interpretive choices that the text offers the director and actors. There is also an opportunity to put your questions to the actors and members of the company.

Times 11am – 12pm
Tickets £3
Lyric Theatre

Workshops

Wed 3 & Thu 4 October

Half-day in-school workshops are available exploring and introducing the play, the themes, characters and language. The session will also explore the choices for the production, its setting and political resonances. Workshops will be available to schools within a 30-minute travel time of the theatre. Led by an RSC Education practitioner and when possible a member of the acting company.

Capacity Maximum 30 students
Times 11am – 12pm
Cost £185

To book contact Rob Freeman at rob.freeman@rsc.org.uk or 01789 272529.

I Cinna Pre-Show Workshops

Wed 3 October

Prepare your students for this unique production with an in-school workshop. Taking Julius Caesar as it starting point, this 2-hours workshop will give your students a thorough understanding of the play – exploring its language, themes and modern day resonances. The session will explore political and persuasive speech writing, engaging the students to think and write in preparation for the poems they will create as part of the performance. Workshops will be available to schools within a 30-minute travel time of the theatre.

Cost £185

To book a workshop, please contact Rob Freeman on rob.freeman@rsc.org.ukor 01789 272529.

Julius Caesar & I Cinna
To support both productions there will be a comprehensive online teacher’s pack.