'Romans, countrymen and lovers' Julius Caesar with Ben Whishaw

'Romans, countrymen and lovers' Ben Whishaw delivers Brutus' famous speech in the Bridge Theatre's promenade production of Julius Caesar (2018) now streaming worldwide on National Theatre at Home: ntathome.com/
Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate his victory. Alarmed by his popularity and growing power, a small group plot to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital.
The audience surrounds the action in this dynamic promenade staging of Julius Caesar with a cast including Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley, David Calder and David Morrissey.
Filmed by National Theatre Live.
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[@KMHill]

I adore Ben Wishaw. What an amazing talent.

[@NationalTheatre]

And such a brilliant speech!

[@cola_table2204]

Amazing! Loved Ben Whishaw in the Hollow Crown and as Brutus too he just makes Shakespeare sound so natural

[@NationalTheatre]

We love his performance too!

[@s.t.7016]

Yes! My thoughts exactly! I couldn't agree more! He has such a talent for Shakespeare and makes the text come alive!

[@pvonberg]

Yes, but Shakespeare's structure is there. It's not just naturalistic..

[@semorton99]

I love Shakespeare.

[@99shoebox]

You didn’t, for one second, believe that it was his speech, and not Ben Wishaw acting. To be made to forget that you are listening to an actor is the real talent. He embodies his characters as if inhabiting their souls for that time. Quite astounding.

[@andrewdeakin7078]

An astonishing actor - his Richard 11 for Hollow Crown was extraordinary, his Norman Scott in A British Scandal thoroughly convincing, despite having to camp up that character for the director, and now this. Makes going to the theatre a major event.

[@grimmmunro2279]

Wow! What an amazing actor Ben is.

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

He just can't put a foot wrong. I absolutely love this guy. He is textbook perfect. Just amazing.

[@maryholmes184]

He really is my favorite actor. His roles are so diverse and amazingly acted.

[@shivamkansagra2511]

This is the most iconic speech made till date. Ik the mark antony version is also great, but the character of Brutus is very rare and the speech he gives is just truly amazing. Antony maybe a great orator, but Brutus knew how to win people back

[@belrowley1498]

This was staging at its best. Ben Wishaw and David Morrissey were such an extraordinary experience. I saw it twice in the stalls.

[@choc.4113]

It was so amazing to see this live. And it's thrilling to see it again now!

[@NationalTheatre]

I wonder what new things you'll spot seeing the recording of it! Let us know.

[@s.t.7016]

Brilliant! I have watched this quite a few times already and still find myself coming back to it! I love this monologue and Ben Wishaw does it beautifully! The whole production is amazing! And in my opinion very innovative! I can't recommend it enough!

[@ceanmj88]

Sooo nice!!!! My heart is full watching this❤

[@burhanalg]

Such a special production ❤

[@lheajane]

Wow! This is so good!! I memorised this oration back in 5th grade but went on to do a different one instead. I still recite it whenever I remember it but seeing this being performed gave me a different insight, and lots of feelings.

[@mrwriter6536]

Outstanding performance. What a talent.

[@Paula-nt6ix]

Brilliant! Can’t wait to return to the theatre.

[@NationalTheatre]

Us neither :)

[@thomascreeley3627]

Very well done by Mr. Whishaw. This Brutus seems more professorial and even Dickensian than most.

[@Grebnednavwehttam]

And that is how it is done folks x

[@Columbusmor]

A stunning performance!

[@taylorMFilms]

Fantastic!

[@pvonberg]

Beautiful command of the language.

[@user-kx4ng2sd1z]

Ben Whishaw🥺 his performance as Brutus was Brilliant. Such a talent!

[@ivanislas]

Amazing performance!

[@ide1020]

This is the one speech/oration that due to many years reciting it has given it permanent residence in my mind.😅

[@1evonvielen]

It's the time of the year again when I read "if we were villains" and watch Shakespeare videos on KZbin

[@starpage8280]

Talent

[@ruvindrasathsarani6064]

Ben Wishaw is revolutionizing these texts!!!!

[@countryboy4369]

❤️

[@user-ze7kk1ji6h]

다시 보고싶은데 한국에 언제 또 상영해주려나 ㅠㅠ

[@thefirstchampster]

Ben Whishaw is a power house!

[@grahamyates2490]

How surprising that the National Theatre itself should include the wrong quote in the description above. 'Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears' is not part of Brutus' speech. At least Ben Wishaw knows the correct line.

[@itsaboutmovies.55]

Is there any link for the full performance?

[@IllTractatesIll]

The description of this video confuses Marc Antony's speech and Brutus' speech.

[@im_spimich]

anyone here need to memorize this speech

[@redcurtainclub]

God that’s good work 👌 the mic makes it some how feel so real as well 👌😯

[@NationalTheatre]

An enthralling speech by a compelling actor!

[@redcurtainclub]

@@NationalTheatre thank you for your reply and all the wonderful work you guys do 🙏 hope to work with you one day x

[@sameerjoshi7493]

Bond gives the keys to Q. ‘You deserve the Aston’.

[@LostHatProductions]

Why have NT’s Facebook page shared this clip in the last few days? Is it coming back, because that would be great.

[@NationalTheatre]

It's streaming on National Theatre at Home :) ntathome.com

[@RamenNoodle1985]

OK, so when can we see the whole play???

[@KorAnos1]

Seriously! This is the NT production I've most wanted to see on film ever since I heard about it.

[@NationalTheatre]

@@KorAnos1 Right now! It's streaming worldwide on www.ntathome.com/

[@NationalTheatre]

NOW! www.ntathome.com/

[@KorAnos1]

Thanks,@@NationalTheatre ! I need to remember to rent from that service sometime. Glad to hear you'll be reopening sooner rather than later.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

@@NationalTheatre YAAAAY!!! How about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime? I absolutely loved that production!

[@KorAnos1]

Mark Antony had a tough act to follow.

[@sharonrae5059]

Anyone know why the audience is holding up posters? :)

[@anna.g]

The scene is Caesar’s funeral, and the audience (and inter-mingled actors) are representing the mourners, some of whom hold posters up commemorating Caesar.

[@lauralauristan7677]

This was an interactive play. The audience were ‘cast’ as the crowd and were part of certain crowd scenes, such as this one.

[@mrtraveller2020]

Nutz

[@Cradley_Boopler]

I want to watch the whole of this so badly

[@NationalTheatre]

You can! We're streaming it worldwide on National Theatre at Home: ntathome.com

[@Cradley_Boopler]

@@NationalTheatre done and done, I know what I’m doing this weekend. This Canadian is very excited.

[@terrymalloy9416]

His speech delivery is as if there was only Shakespeare

[@Anicius_]

Wish the langauge weren't sexist. This particular production bests every other

[@gayatri-ydkh]

Ben Wishaw 🌸🩵☁️🫶🏻

[@willlowsage9603]

who let Jean Baptiste Grenouille into such a position of power

[@inessamaria2428]

He is good!

[@luciavitale5903]

Brutus

[@Littlestraincloud]

paddington

[@aqdas9464]

Noice

[@reiven4224]

Romans, countrymen, and lovers! Hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor, that you may believe: censure me to your wisdom, and wake your senses, that you mat the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, to him I say that Brutus’ love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I love Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all freemen? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honor him; but as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honor for his valor; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak: for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak: for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak: for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.

[@wintermooonwolf]

....so...was Brutus an Honorable man?...

[@urulani]

BRUTUS SPEECH in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tear for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.

[@Paulbergxials]

The Defense of Brutus By: William Shakespeare Romans, countrymen, and lovers! Hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor, that you may believe: censure me to your wisdom, and wake your senses, that you mat the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, to him I say that Brutus’ love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I love Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all freemen? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honor him; but as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honor for his valor; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak: for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak: for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak: for him have I offended. I pause for a reply

[@ruzickaw]

horrible weak, like a professor speaking to his students about an error he made

[@trev8785]

BRUTUS SPEECH in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tear for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.

[@AltheaSumido-fe3mo]

Romans, countrymen, and lovers! Hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor, that you may believe: censure me to your wisdom, and wake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, to him I say that Brutus’ love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I love Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all freemen? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honor him; but as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honor for his valor; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak: for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak: for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak: for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.