Reviews for Julius Caesar (July-August 2025)

Reviews have been rolling out for Ruffy’s performance as Brutus in Julius Caesar (dir. Caitlin Baker) for Chaika Theatre Co.

Ruffy as Brutus.
Photo: Jane Duong

Lachlan Ruffy is a standout as Brutus, a good man conflicted with doubts. His sensitive and thoughtful performance brings out all facets of this fascinating character.
— Len Power, Canberra Critics Circle

Ruffy as Brutus
Photo: Jane Duong

Lachlan Ruffy as Brutus dominates the stage. His is a riveting performance of an honourable man trapped in a moral dilemma that threatens the very essence of the noble hero. Ruffy’s Brutus suffers the torment of the fatal flaw of the tragic hero.
— Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle

Amy Kowalczuk as Portia, Ruffy as Brutus
Photo: Jane Duong

Lachlan Ruffy gave Brutus a calm reservation and stoic perseverance, grounding the play’s philosophical centre.
— Arne Sjostedt, Canberra CityNews

Ruffy as Brutus, Michael Sparks OAM as Caesar, Paris Scharkie as Decius Brutus
Photo: Jane Duong

Brutus is no longer the manipulated, loyal-hearted dupe, nor the man silently motivated by his own ambition. Lachlan Ruffy’s Brutus is honest, conflicted and impassioned.
— Cathy Bannister, Stage Whispers

Amy Kowalczuk as Calpurnia, Ruffy as Brutus, Yanina Clifton as Cassius
Photo: Jane Duong

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