সিজার
- 28 Dec, 25
- 06:30 PM - 08:50 PM
- GD Birla Sabhaghar: Kolkata
- Caesar : 44 BC to 2024 AD by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Acted by Shankar Debnath, Arna Mukhopadhyay, Anirban Bhattacharya, Loknath Dey, Padmanabha Dasgupta, Agnijit Sen, Asmita Ghosh & others.
- The play uses the historical events of ancient Rome to critique contemporary political realities and the rise of fascist regimes. Mukherjee’s adaptation focuses on the idea of Caesar as a dictator who wears the mask of a people’s hero to establish totalitarian rule.
- The production bridges the gap between 44 BC and the modern era (2024 AD), highlighting the timeless relevance of these political struggles and power dynamics. The narrative largely follows Shakespeare’s original plot, which dramatises: Caesar’s growing power in Rome.
- His assassination by a group of senators, including his friend Brutus and Cassius, who feared his ambition and believed he posed a threat to the Roman Republic. The aftermath of the assassination, including the civil war that followed and the ultimate defeat of the conspirators.
- However, the play challenges the traditional interpretation by focusing on the perspective of the common people (plebeians) and questioning who truly benefits from political power shifts. It explores themes of manipulation, power, betrayal, and destiny, examining the “silent chains of a working class in perpetuity”.
Venue: GD Birla Sabhaghar
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Premium @ ₹1499
Stock:: 28 seats
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Gold @ ₹1099
Stock:: 72 seats
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Silver @ ₹799
Stock:: 52 seats
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Bronze @ ₹599
Stock:: 27 seats
Premium₹1499
Gold₹1099
Silver₹799
Bronze₹599
