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JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW is the worst audition you've ever had. A Black actor, a woman actor, and a straight white male actor walk into a Shakespeare audition in a condemned theatre space. Amidst a riot outside the theatre, three auditionees attempt to impress an intensely respected director set on reinventing the play in "unorthodox" styles. As the audition unfolds, the actors' identities are called into the audition room and exploited for better performances.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW is by Joy Nesbitt supported by Culture Ireland, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of violence and Strong language.