Rubbish Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet
Tickets: £16
Students: £11
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please email groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk or contact our box office for more information and to book.
This show contains audience interaction and a cymbal drop.
Enemies. Balconies. Kissing... SAUSAGE ROLLS!!??
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company presents a tragedy like no other. Three hapless idiots attempt the Bard’s most famous love story using nothing but a box of tatty wigs, a worn floral dress, and a burst airbed found by the bins.
This acclaimed take on Romeo & Juliet is a riotous hour of frenetic slapstick, clowning and fourth-wall-breaking chaos. Taking huge liberties with the original text, the company splices Shakespeare’s classic lines with modern gags, physical comedy and gloriously silly storytelling that keeps everyone - from age 5 to 105 - completely hooked.
Described as “like Horrible Histories but funnier” (Primary Times), this joyful production throws out the dusty rules of high art and celebrates the ridiculous heart of Shakespeare - and theatre itself.
This isn't boring Shakespeare - it’s bonkers!
Credits
- Performed by Alex MacDonald, Clement Studholme and Lee Hithersay
- Set design by Alex MacDonald
- Adapted by Rubbish Shakespeare Company
- Directed by Lee Hithersay
- Supported by Arts Council England and Granada Foundation
Accolades
Winner: Best Kids Show (Leicester Comedy Festival).
"A genius way to bring the Bard to fresh audiences."West End Best Friend
"Horrible Histories on Steroids!"The Reviews Hub
"It’s pure rubbish… and you’ll love every minute."Wee Reviews
"This truly is the perfect show to go to as a family."Theatre & Tonic
"Stripped back theatre at its very finest."At The Theatre
"Creative, fun and delightfully unique."North West End
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