'Black and portentous must this humour prove Unless good counsel may the cause remove’

— Act 1, Scene 1

From historic feud to ill-fated union, Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet found new significance in summer 2021 in the Globe Theatre.

This production contains depictions of suicide, moments of violence and references to drug use. It contains gunshot sound effects and the use of stage blood.

Synopsis

Verona is sick. Its structures broken and its citizens in a state of desperation. When a system favours the few, the many are left with nothing but unhealthy choices. Amidst the violence, bloodshed, fear and unrest, two teenagers find unexpected relief in each other. But will love be enough to save them from society’s sickness?

Cast

Capulet:

Silas Carson

Lady Capulet:

Beth Cordingly

Tybalt:

Will Edgerton

Romeo:

Alfred Enoch

Mercutio:

Adam Gillen

Montague & Friar John:

Clara Indrani

Juliet:

Rebekah Murrell

Nurse:

Sirine Saba

Paris & The Prince:

Dwane Walcott

Benvolio:

Zoe West

Friar Laurence:

Sargon Yelda

Creatives

Fight Directors:
RC Annie Ltd.

Choreographer:
Aline David

Voice & Text:
Tess Dignan

Designer:
Jacob Hughes

Director:
Ola Ince

Assistant Director:
Rachel Lemon

Costume Supervisor:
Jackie Orton

Composer:
Max Perryment