Monday, 24 September 2018

Theatre Preview - ROMEO AND JULIET - THE PEOPLE'S THEATRE, NEWCASTLE


Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare

“These violent delights have violent ends”

Famous as a romance about two “star-crossed” lovers, Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET is also a bloodthirsty tragedy that pulls no punches in its portrayal of feuding families, doomed love and violent confrontations.

Romeo and f***ing Juliet


Like Peaky Blinders, the production is set just after WW1, and expect a blisteringly contemporary and edgy soundtrack.

The Romani gypsy culture present in Peaky Blinders helps to create a world where a belief in fate and the stars makes sense and the violence and corruption so rife in the TV show helps to depict the ‘ancient grudge’ between families Montague and Capulet.

We’ve got the haircuts, the suits, the caps and the music. But... it’s Shakespeare’s words.



Redevelopment update –

Over the last four years we have raised £1.6 million to complete the biggest update to our building since moving here in 1963. The results of this effort - including an improved exterior and a new foyer, bar and gallery and full access to all areas of the venue for wheelchair and mobility restricted users - can now be enjoyed by all our visitors.

We continue to fundraise for exciting and necessary projects, including enhancing our new Studio Theatre to an even higher standard for exciting and varied performances and upgrading our ladies toilets to do away with queues at busy times.

To find out how you can help us continue our improvements, please visit https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/about/support-us


LISTINGS INFORMATION:

DATE:             Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 October 2018
TIME:              7.30pm
VENUE:          People’s Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
TICKETS:       £14 (Concessions £11.50)
TELE:              0191 265 5020
WEBSITE:      www.peoplestheatre.co.uk



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