# Event Details - **Event Name**: First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A groundbreaking 90-minute adaptation of Julius Caesar from the Royal Shakespeare Company for everyone age 11+.About this EventFirst Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar‘Liberty, freedom, tyranny is dead!’Ancient Rome is brought to the stage at Dixons Cottingley as a group of female ‘prisoners’ present a 90-minute version of Julius Caesar. By acting out this story of leadership, control and corruption, their own fights for freedom and justice, and the power politics of Pr*son life, come into harsh focus.Shakespeare’s politically-charged play tracks the rise and decline of Caesar’s popularity as the leader of Rome. A group of senators secretly recruit the ‘noble’ Brutus (played by Harriet Walter) to join an over-throw of Caesar. They M**der him to prevent him becoming king, but their violent act leads to chaos.With seats surrounding the stage, you can get close to the action and then join us to share your opinions on how the themes of the play speak to you and your community, with discussions after selected performances. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d1b167a0-8ce5-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc284858-gmir.jpg A groundbreaking 90-minute adaptation of Julius Caesar from the Royal Shakespeare Company for everyone age 11+.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMRoyal Shakespeare Company First Encounters: Julius CaesarInfo: A 90-minute performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's First Encounters: Julius Caesar, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and featuring Harriet Walter as Brutus. This fast-paced, all-women adaptation introduces audiences to one of Shakespeare's most compelling plays.🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PMPost-Show DiscussionInfo: Join members of the cast, creative team and invited guests for a discussion exploring the themes of leadership, power, justice and civic responsibility in Julius Caesar, followed by audience questions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bingley/first-encounters-with-shakespeare-julius-caesar/100001992128132872 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-08T16:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes - Location: Dixons Cottingley Academy - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bingley - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Dixons Cottingley Academy - **lat**: 53.8311145 - **long**: -1.8158163 - **full address**: Dixons Cottingley Academy, Cottingley New Road, Bingley, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/767309120ffefce4fbb709687e7057a6d636d7eeb1429ed9436368a3d2ed7ace-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2b495d-gmir.jpg?v=1783359946 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar being held? - **A:** First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:15 pm at Dixons Cottingley Academy, Cottingley New Road, Bingley, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar? - **A:** First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar is organized by Dixons Cottingley Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** First Encounters with Shakespeare: Julius Caesar is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bingley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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