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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.

Cast/Performers

Samuel Tracy, Laura Lake Adebisi, Yinka Awoni, Joey Ellis, Amy Loughton, Fiona Skinner

Creatives/Company

Presented by: Southwark Playhouse
Director(s): Nicky Allpress, Nadia Sowahon (movement), Ellie Collyer-Bristow (CDG - casting)
Design(s): Anisha Fields, Laura Salmi (projection)
Sound: Asaf Zohar
Lighting: Alex Musgrave

Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet (Play) production archive for QTIX code T860223922. Details of all Romeo & Juliet archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S361858561

Archive Listings

12 Jan 22
to
5 Feb 22

Southwark Playhouse Borough
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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