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Archive listings for Romeo & Juliet (2022)

Work type: Play.

T860223922

1981. Margaret Thatcher. Skinheads. Brixton. The Specials. Unemployment. Barbers. Madness. Rock Against Racism. Discos. Riots. Cabbies. The Selecter. This town is coming like a Ghost Town. In a nation coming apart at the seams, two young people find love in adversity. But will they be strong enough to survive the age old-conflicts in their community? Shakespeare's timeless tale is set to some of the greatest sounds this country has ever created, exploring a generation of young people empowered by music and culture. This production is also part of our Shakespeare for Schools project, which will see over 2,000 local young people see the production for free at special matinee performances.Presented bySouthwark Playhouse. Director Nicky Allpress. Design Anisha Fields. Sound Asaf Zohar. Lighting Alex Musgrave. Design Laura Salmi (projection). Director Nadia Sowahon (movement). Director Ellie Collyer-Bristow (CDG - casting). Performer Samuel Tracy. Performer Laura Lake Adebisi. Performer Yinka Awoni. Performer Joey Ellis. Performer Amy Loughton. Performer Fiona Skinner.

12 Jan 22 to 5 Feb 22

Southwark Playhouse Borough, Inner London :: V226
listing details L0570001387

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