Caligula

by Albert Camus translated by David Greig, adapted by the company

co-produced with Chapter Arts Centre

Gaius Caligula: Megalomaniac, obsessive, tyrannical, yet strangely handsome.

He executes citizens for entertainment, takes unforgivable risks with the economy, named his horse senator. And now, he wants the impossible. He wants the moon. 

Inspired by Hugo Chavez, Muammar Gaddafi and Age Concern participants from Cardiff.

“ Somewhat vulgarish vignettes pop up from time to time… It’s not staged ‘end-on’ or ‘in the round’ or ‘promenade’. Its theatre in the zig-zag with the audience and players mixed in together, all a bit confusing. ”

“ August 012’s debut production is great, perverse fun. One hopes there are many more to come. ”

Caligula by Albert Camus presented in April 2013 at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Translation David Greig Director Mathilde López Cast Christopher Elson, John Norton, Adam Redmore, Nathan Sussex, Hugh Thomas Senators Gerri Blundell, Rob Blundell, Jeanette Carter, Shelagh Eckett, Lesley Evans, John Jenkins, Frances Rawling, Val Roberts, David Watkins, Jean Watkins and Gwyneth Set & Costume Designer Buddug James Jones Lighting Designer Ceri James Composers John Norton & Lawrence Whitehead Graphic Design Matthew Wright Video Studio Cano Production Manager Lauren Dennis Stage Manager Glesni Price-Jones Producers Iain Goosey & Beth House Photography Studio Cano Supported by Arts Council Wales