Sawdust Caesar poster
The story of Aladdin D. Twanky, with many of the usual pantomime features including songs, magic and a Dame. The story of Caesar was politically reworked and followed Aladdin on his journey to defeat by Abanazzer, the vicious power hungry magician.
Diverting aspects of the production included a performance of The Assassination to Death of Julius Caesar.
You can access the script of this play via the British Library’s MPS Modern Playscripts Collection.
Rachel Harper was a barmaid in the pub next door to Half Moon Theatre when it was in Alie Street. She recalls the Christmas show, Sawdust Caesar. Interviewed by Isabel R.
Co-founder of Half Moon Theatre, Michael Irving talks about Sawdust Caesar, a political re-work of Aladdin. Interviewed by Beccy Allen.
Mary Sheen was a key member of the artistic team at the newly established Half Moon Theatre on Alie Street in the 1970s, performing in many plays. She talks about Sawdust Caesar, a new take on Aladdin. Interviewed by Toni Tsaera.
Writer, Andy Smith was involved at Half Moon Theatre on Alie Street for many years. He talks about writing Sawdust Casaer and how he ended up directing it, as Michael Irving liked it so much he wanted to perform in it. Interviewed by Rosie Vincent.
Yvonne Gilan was an actor and founder member of Half Moon Theatre who appeared in eight productions with us in the early-seventies.
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