Romeo & Juliet
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Anna Dobson
People’s Theatre
Stephenson Rd, Newcastle upon
Tyne NE6 5QF
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
2nd - 6th
October 2018
We were delighted to have the opportunity to see the latest
offering from Newcastle’s People’s Theatre. The newly redeveloped entrance
foyer and bar area is stunning and sets the standard of this impeccably run
amateur theatre group.
We ventured into the 500-seat theatre to see what is arguably
the most famous of Shakespeare’s plays.
The set would not have looked out of place gracing a theatre in
the West End of London, with excellent use of the height and depth of the stage
area with creative lighting setting a post First World War ‘Beaky Blinders’
theme.
This decision from the director provided a darkness to gang
culture that the audience to could buy into whilst also allowing scope for the
wardrobe to excel cementing the period look.
It was a pacey start with a rainbow of accents from the cast and
some very effective stylised fight scenes. The two lead characters Craig
Fairbairn (Romeo) and Emma Jane Richards (Juliet) both exuded confidence in
their roles, clearly enjoying the opportunity to play the famous lovers.
With a little bit of singing and live music adding to recordings
of Nic Cave and the like we were absorbed into the world of feuding families,
violence and love.
The whole cast is to be congratulated for delivering an
excellent play with not one weak link. Well done to Peoples Theatre! 100 years and
going strong.
7.30pm to 10.20pm with 20 min interval
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