US Shakespeare theatres receive death threats over Trump-like Caesar

Theatre companies across country targeted for abuse following controversial New York production

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US theatre companies with "Shakespeare" in their names say they have been targeted with abusive and threatening messages following right-wing outrage over a New York production of Julius Caesar.

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