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Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare's Globe
A showdown awaits this summer as the Globe Theatre transforms into the dangerous world of the Wild West for an exciting new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Book your official tickets today, partner!
About Romeo and Juliet
An ancient grudge between two sworn enemies erupts in bloodshed when their son and daughter fall in love.
Saloon brawls and frenzied parties give way to brutal gunfights and violent retribution as a town divided faces its final frontier.
Rough justice stakes a claim on the optimism and vitality of youth in Shakespeare’s shocking tragedy
Facts and critical acclaim
- Director Sean Holmes won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for Holmes' production of Sarah Kane's Blasted.
- Mary Saunderson became the first woman to play Juliet on the professional stage in 1662. Until the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660, women were not allowed to perform in public.
- Romeo and Juliet, alongside Hamlet, is Shakespeare's most performed play and has also been adapted in many forms.
- Although a story of passionate first love, the play is also full of puns. Even in death, Mercutio manages to joke: 'ask for me tomorrow and you will find me a grave man'.
Please bear in mind
This play contains scenes of physical violence, gunfire and weapons, and depictions of suicide.
Romeo and Juliet Cast
- Tybalt - Rawaed Asde
- Benvolio - Roman Asde
- Mercutio - Michael Elcock
- Lady Capulet - Lea des Garets
- Abram/Cover - Niamh James
- Friar Lawrence - John Lightbody
- Nurse - Jamie-Rose Monk
- Romeo - Abdul Sessay
- Juliet - Lola Shalam
Romeo and Juliet Creatives
- Director - Sean Holmes
- Composer - Grant Olding
- Designer - Paul Wills
- Text - Simon Trinder
- Fight Director - Maisie Carter
- Movement Director - Tamsin Hurtado Clarke
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Latest Romeo and Juliet News
News / Casting
Casting News: Richard Madden Will Not Return To Romeo And Juliet At The Garrick, Freddie Fox Takes Over Role Of Romeo
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company today sadly announced that due to medical advice, Richard Madden will not be returning to the company of Romeo and Juliet before the production completes its run on 13 August. Richard Madden injured his ankle last month whilst running and has been receiving physiotherapy since. However, although Richard is expected to make a full recovery, the injury to Richard’s ankle has not healed as quickly as hoped, and as a result his doctors have prescribed further rest which makes it impossible for him to return to the stage before the production closes.
4 Aug, 2016 | By Jacob Porteous
News / Casting
Freddie Fox Joins Romeo And Juliet Garrick Theatre Cast To Share Role With Injured Richard Madden
Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company today announced that Freddie Fox will be joining the company of Romeo and Juliet, sharing the role of Romeo with Richard Madden. This is to allow Richard Madden sufficient time for his injured ankle to continue to heal and because his doctors have prescribed rest between performances.
25 Jul, 2016 | By Jacob Porteous
Features
Stars On Stage: This Year's Big Stars In The West End
Normally, for most theatre regulars, you notice somebody on the stage that you’ve seen before. That chorus member who has swapped box-stepping at Les Miserables for tumbling down the Wicked set dressed as a monkey. However recently, and for the forseable future, it has been Hollywood A-listers who are gracing the West End stages.
13 Aug, 2015 | By Harry Tennison
News / Casting
Derek Jacobi Joins Cast Of Kenneth Branagh Production Company's Romeo And Juliet At The Garrick
Derek Jacobi will play Mercutio opposite Lily James as Juliet and Richard Madden as Romeo in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company production of Romeo and Juliet at the Garrick Theatre. The production will run from 12 May 2016 until 13 August 2016.
1 May, 2015 | By Jacob Porteous
News
The Buzz from the Bardette: Kenneth Branagh, Two Dames, Gorgeous Gowns And A Sing-Along
Two Dames, gorgeous gowns and a sing-along – A new panto? No, I’m talking about the Olivier Awards.
After a glittering evening, the winners are in and what an exciting evening it was at the annual Olivier Awards.
20 Apr, 2015 | By Rebecca Usher