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! This year the Middle Temple and the Inner Temple are united in celebrating a unique and historic occasion - the 400th anniversary of the granting of their land by King James 1st in 1608. As part of this celebration Romeo & Juliet will play in the Middle Temple Hall, which famously in 1602 hosted Shakespeare's company in the first recorded performance of Twelfth Night. For 30 performances only, this exquisite venue will house all the breathless excitement and heart-wrenching tragedy of this extraordinary play and its star-crossed lovers. Founded in 2006, Theatre of Memory received critical acclaim for its inaugural West End production of Neil Labute's Bash, including Time Out 'Critics' Choice' 5 STARS and 'Show of the Week'.| 20 Aug 08 to 12 Sep 08 | Middle Temple Hall Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
