| Julius Caesar and Me: Exploring Shakespeare's African Play Contributor(s): Joseph, Paterson (Author) |
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ISBN: 1350011223 ISBN-13: 9781350011229 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $108.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Drama | Shakespeare - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 2017047795 |
| Series: Theatre Makers |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.92 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 'Julius Caesar is, simply, Shakespeare's African play' John Kani In 2012, actor Paterson Joseph played the role of Brutus in the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Julius Caesar - Gregory Doran's last play before becoming Artistic Director for the RSC. It is a play, Joseph is quick to acknowledge, that is widely misunderstood - even dreaded - when it comes to study and performance. Alongside offering fascinating insights into Julius Caesar and Shakespeare's writing, Joseph serves up details of the rehearsal process; his key collaborations during an eclectic career; as well as his experience of working with a majority black cast. He considers the positioning of ethnic minority actors in Shakespeare productions in general, and female actors tackling so seemingly masculine a play in particular. Audience reactions are also investigated by Joseph, citing numerous conversations he has had with psychologists, counsellors and neurologists on the subject of what happens between performer and spectator. For Paterson Joseph, his experience of playing Brutus in Julius Caesar with the RSC was a defining point in his career, and a transformative experience. For any actor or practitioner working on Shakespeare - or for any reader interested in his plays - this is a fascinating and informative read, which unlocks so much about making and understanding theatre from the inside. |
Contributor Bio(s): Joseph, Paterson: - Paterson Joseph trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His theatre credits include Brutus (Julius Caesar), Marquis de la Mota (Don Juan), Dumaine (Love's Labour's Lost), Oswald (King Lear) and Haaken (The Pretenders) for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Brutus Jones (The Emperor Jones), Cauchon (Saint Joan), Deli (Elmina's Kitchen) and Worthy (The Recruiting Officer) for the National Theatre; Othello for the Royal Exchange, Manchester, Torvald (A Doll's House) for Shared Experience, Horatio (Hamlet) for the Almeida, Solomon (Solomon and the Big Cat) for the Young Vic and Hotspur (Henry IV Parts I and II) for English Touring Theatre. Joseph's television appearances include roles in Law and Order, Case Histories, The Fixer, Survivors, Green Wing, Soldier Soldier and Casualty. He has performed in several radio plays for BBC Radio 4, and appeared in films including The Other Man, The Beach and Aeon Flux. Paterson Joseph is a British actor who has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, among other institutions. He has also worked extensively in television and in film. In 2015, he wrote and performed his one-man play Sancho: An Act of Remembrance on tour. |