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Romeo and Juliet
17 February, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
£10
Bard in the Botanics present William Shakespeare’s enduring story.
“Violent delights have violent ends”
An ancient feud between the Capulets and Montagues rips apart the city of Verona. A young generation, caught up in its violence and hatred, perpetuates a situation over which they have no control. When Romeo and Juliet, children of the two mortal enemies, meet and fall passionately in love, they set in motion a chain of events that will destroy not only themselves but many of their friends.
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, this 5-star production retells Shakespeare’s enduring story through the eyes of a younger generation betrayed by their elders and struggling to make sense of their emotions in a world they haven’t created.
Directed by Gordon Barr
“has a violently youthful relevance for a new generation of 16-year-olds” The Herald*****
“full of wit and understanding…in Glasgow, of all cities, this is a tale that never seems out of date” The Scotsman****
“An excellent take on the Bard’s tale…filled with all the flaming passions of youth” Stv.com