Romeo and Juliet

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Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in Robert Icke's dazzling production of Romeo & Juliet.

Shakespeare's best-known romantic tragedy is back, a critically acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre for a limited season. Directed by Robert Icke, it features Sadie Sink (TV's Stranger Things, John Proctor is the Villain) and Noah Jupe (TV's Night Manager series 2, Chloé Zhao's movie adaptation of Hamnet) in their West End stage debuts as Romeo and Juliet.

You probably know the story. Romeo and Juliet come from feuding families. They fall in love, their families are furious, there are some fatal misunderstandings, and everything ultimately goes horribly wrong. The story, written in the 1590s, never grows old, with themes of grief and revenge that pass down the centuries to delight us all over again. Shakespeare would be thrilled to know people still love his plays so much.

A beautifully intimate setting makes this revival of the Olivier Award-winning director's acclaimed version particularly special. His contemporary production features a digital clock counting down as the young lovers' fates unfold, heightening the tension and adding to the drama, while clever 'sliding door' moments send audiences into alternative scenarios.

There's set and costume design by Hildegard Bechtler, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Tom Gibbons, and video design by Ash J. Woodward. The casting is by Julia Horan and Jim Carnahan, and the play's producers, Empire Street Productions, also gave us Prima Facie, Slave Play, Self Esteem – A Complicated Woman, and Elektra.

A legend in the making, Romeo & Juliet tickets to Robert Icke's production are all about the drama. Perfect for Shakespeare newcomers and ideal for seasoned fans.

Starring:

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe

Playing at Harold Pinter Theatre

6 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN GB (venue info)

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