Shakespeare's Globe presents its acclaimed touring production of Romeo and Juliet. Read more …
A small troupe of travelling players takes to the road with Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Performed on an Elizabethan-style stage in theatres of all shapes and sizes around the world, this stripped-down version breathes new life into one of the greatest of all love stories.
A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact Juliet has been promised to another, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between their families and tragedy begins to unfold...
A triumphant fresh take on the tragic tale.
And at the end, the audience cheers this young Globe company to the echo; for the simple act of giving us Shakespeare’s great text back again, clearly, without pretension, and as if it represented not a barrier to be overcome, but a gift to be rejoiced in, and celebrated.
The company, whilst hugely competent are somewhat low-key.
Shakespeare's Globe--Romeo and Juliet
Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee from Tuesday July 14, 2015, until Friday July 17, 2015. More info: www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Tuesday August 4, 2015, until Saturday August 8, 2015. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
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