Romeo and Juliet

by William Shakespeare

presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company

IN THE INSTANT OF A CHANCE MEETING, TWO YOUNG PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE.

Impulsively they marry in secret, but in a divided city their innocent union is threatened by a bloody family feud. Shakespeare vividly captures the beauty, intimacy and ultimate fragility of young love in a hostile world.

Rupert Goold returns to the company to direct his first production as an Associate Director following his acclaimed 2006 production of The Tempest. Rupert’s recent credits include the West End productions of Oliver! and Enron. Sam Troughton and Mariah Gale play Romeo and Juliet.

'An outstanding evening'
Indpendent

'A wonderfully fresh and energetic production with excellent performances from Sam Troughton and Mariah Gale'
Daily Telegraph

'Jonjo O'Neill as Mercutio is superb'
Whatsonstage
 

'A rollicking production'
Daily Mail

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Book to see all 3 productions excluding Hamlet and save 10%, Friends of the Theatre Royal receive 15% (only one discount applies at any one time).

£5 Tickets for 16-25 year olds and Arts Council England's A Night Less Ordinary

Anyone aged 16 to 25 can take advantage of the RSC’s £5 ticket scheme. 50 tickets will be held off sale (across a range of prices) for each performance at the Theatre Royal. 25 of these tickets can be booked in advance. The remaining 25 will be sold from the Theatre Royal Box Office from 9am (10am Wednesday) on the day of each performance. Proof of age is required.

Also, on the opening night of each production £5 tickets are available for free as part of the Arts Council Englands A Night Less Ordinary Scheme. These are available from 9am on the day. Check www.newcastletheatres.org.uk for details.

Wed 29 Sep - Schools Introduction

An interactive discussion offering the perfect introduction to the world of this production and the theatre-making process. 6 - 6.45pm, £2 per student. Call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 22.

Thu 30 Sep - Schools Theatre Day

An onstage exploration of how the text of Romeo and Juliet has been brought to life through directorial, design and technical choices, featuring members of the Acting Ensemble and Creative Team.  10.30 - 11.30am, £3 per student.  Call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 22.

Fri 1 Oct - Post Show Talk Back

Stay on after the show and put your questions about the production to members of the Acting Ensemble.  Free

Sat 2 Oct - Family Day

Join members of the Acting Ensemble and Creative Team to explore the play including an opportunity to take part. Theatre Royal, 10.30 - 11.30am, £4 per adult, £2 per child plus matinee ticket.  Call the Box Office on 08448 11 21 21.

ENSEMBLE

JOSEPH ARKLEY DAVID CARR NOMA DUMEZWENI DYFAN DWYFOR CHRISTINE ENTWISLE MARIAH GALE GRUFFUDD GLYN JAMES HOWARD RICHARD KATZ DEBBIE KORLEY FORBES MASSON JONJO O’NEILL DHARMESH PATEL PETER PEVERLEY PATRICK ROMER DAVID RUBIN OLIVER RYAN SIMONE SAUNDERS JAMES TRAHERNE SAM TROUGHTON KIRSTY WOODWARD