![]() The actors Isis Hainsworth (Juliet), Jamie Ballard (Capulet), and Jack Riddiford (Mercutio), with an honourable mention to Miles Barrow (Benvolio) whose dancing particularly captivated me, were the stand-out actors of the production for me. Playing very recognisable classic music was a risk, as it always is when playing something most people have heard before, and in this case, it didn’t completely blend in, and stood out a little too much. ![]() Though, at times, the music seemed a little out of place. What I loved, with direction from the talented Rebecca Frecknall, was how movement played a great role in transitions, and was beautiful to watch, with both actors and professional dancers seamlessly blending together. "Romeo and Juliet was a show full of passion, anger, and rivalry. Beautiful production, Rebecca Frecknall did it again!" I was particularly struck by the choice to play Juliet so young, she was very much a girl, and made the selling her off to a group of men, even Romeo, have a sinister edge, highlighting the lack of agency women had in marriage. The production was cinematic in delivery and length. The performances were great, I was particularly taken by the priest, who had great comedic skills and Juliet’s dad who was both funny then terrifying. Sign me up! The pushing of the wall to become a stage and the beautiful candlelit backdrop gave it a real storybook atmosphere. ![]() ![]() Read what our Young Community thought below: This reimagining of Shakespeare‘s ferocious and bloody tragedy was directed by Rebecca Frecknall (Cabaret) and starred Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) and Emmy Award-nominee Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso). ![]()
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