Details

The story of frustrated young (illegally young in modern terms) love and death and the vendetta between two families in a tight-knit Italian community. One of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring dramas it has also been re-done as film, ballet, musical (most notably "West Side Story") and ice spectacular!

Cast/Performers

Richard Madden (Romeo - some dates. withdrawn from the role), Freddie Fox (Romeo - some dates), Lily James (Juliet), Derek Jacobi (Mercutio), Meera Syal (Nurse), Marisa Berenson (Lady Capulet), Jack Colgrave Hirst (Benvolio), Tom Hanson (Paris -withdrawn after injury), Matthew Hawksley (Paris - replacing Tom Hanson), Matthew Hawksley (Anthony), Taylor James (Prince), Ansu Kabia (Tybalt), Racheal Ofori (Potpan), Nikki Patel (Balthasar), Chris Porter (Lord Montague), Zoe Rainey (Lady Montague), Michael Rouse (Lord Capulet), Sam Valentine (Friar Laurence), Kathryn Wilder (Peta / Apothecary)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company
Director(s): Kenneth Branagh, Rob Ashford