The story of frustrated young (illegally young in modern terms) love and death and the vendetta between two families in a tight-knit Italian community. One of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring dramas it has also been re-done as film, ballet, musical (most notably "West Side Story") and ice spectacular!
Cast/Performers
Alan Coveney (Prince), Paul Currier (Friar), Paapa Essiedu (Romeo), Craig Fuller (Tybalt), Chris Garner (Montague), Joey Hickman (Abraham / Balthasar), Oliver Hoare (Mercutio), Timothy Knightley (Capulet), Hannah Lee (Ensemble), Callum McIntyre (Benvolio), Sally Oliver (Nurse), Fiona Sheehan (Lady Capulet), Daisy Whalley (Juliet), Jack Wharrier (Paris / Samson)
Creatives/Company
Author: Shakespeare Producer(s): Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, Tobacco Factory Theatres Director(s): Polina Kalininam, Jonathan Howell (fight) Design: Emma Bailey Choreographer: Jonathan Howell Lighting: Matthew Graham
CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.