UK TOUR 2019

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4 – 8 February, The Albany, Deptford

12 – 15 February, The Core at Corby Cube

26 February – 1 March, Z-arts, Manchester

5 – 8 March, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

12 – 15 March, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

19 – 22 March, Oxford Playhouse

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By William Shakespeare.

Book by Nick Walker || Music & Lyrics Ella Grace

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Gripping story-telling, live music and striking visual effects take young audiences on a heart-wrenching journey as they follow Shakespeare’s star crossed lovers towards their tragic end.

 

Guided through Shakespeare’s original text by the Friar, speaking modern English, this is an unforgettable introduction to his devastating love story.

 

Commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre, Z-arts, Oxford Playhouse and The Core at Corby Cube. Supported by The Albany.

 

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust and Backstage Trust.

 

Cast and Creative Team

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Mercutio | Jack Brett

Tybalt | Chay February

The Friar | Nathan Medina

Romeo | Adam Newington

Juliet | Anna Soden

 

 

Directors | Ben Walden & Paul Warwick

Designer | Helen Coyston

Lighting and Video Designer | Arnim Friess

Sound Design and Sound Score | Alexandra Faye Braithwaite

Composer, Lyricist and Musical Director | Ella Grace

Sound Associate | Chris Murray

Casting | Anji Carroll CDG

Fight Director | Claire Llewellyn

Production Manager | Chris Whitwood

Stage Manager | Martha Mamo

 

Produced by China Plate

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