Romeo and Juliet - Open Air - William Shakespeare
Schedule
Thu Jul 18 2024 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Gregg School | Southampton, EN
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Maskers return to Townhill Park for theatre on the lawnAn intimate open air performance in a secluded location in the grounds of Townhill Park House.
Dates - 18th -27th July, 7.30pm evenings and 2.30pm matinee on the first Saturday. No performance on Sunday.
Shakespeare's haunting tale of young love at first sight, the awakening of deep, deep passion and the tragic events that lead to their deaths.
An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed.
Lord Capulet has arranged a party to introduce his daughter, Juliet, to Paris, the man he wants her to marry. A group of masked Montagues gatecrashes the party and Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love, each unaware that the other should be a deadly enemy. In haste, they marry, intending to present their families with a fait accompli. Immediately after the secret wedding, Romeo unwillingly becomes caught up in renewed fighting, which leaves his best friend dead and Romeo guilty of killing Juliet’s cousin in revenge. Romeo is banished from Verona. Will the lovers see each other again? Will Juliet be forced into a bigamous marriage with Paris? Will anything reconcile the Montagues and the Capulets?
Themes -
Rich Regency costume
Dramatic fights
True love that goes wrong!!
A chance to wander and enjoy the Gertrude Jekyll garden and have a picnic before the show
Easy access parking
Light refreshments
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Where is it happening?
The Gregg School, Townhill Park House, Cutbush Lane,Southampton, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
