Romeo & Juliet at Ludlow Castle
Schedule
Thu Jun 13 2024 at 07:30 pm to 09:45 pm
Location
Ludlow Castle | Ludlow, EN
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From 13 - 23 June, Flabbergast Theatre return to Ludlow Fringe for the fourth year with their award-winning approach to the classics, they bring a fresh and innovative outlook, embracing physicality, celebrating the verse and bringing musicality and simplicity to the storytelling. Romeo & Juliet is a tragedy full of laughter and tears, beautiful poetry, bawdy jokes and some impressive swashbuckling to boot, expect live music, clowning, mask work and a thoroughly enjoyable evening for all.
Running time: 2hr 15m (with interval)
PICNICS/ALCOHOL/CHAIRS: The site will be licensed, and whilst audiences are welcome to bring a picnic and arrive early (6pm for a 7.30pm show) please note that alcoholic drinks purchased from offsite will not be permitted, there will be a bar. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs but there will be rain cover and seating available.
The Telegraph ★★★★☆ “Shakespeare’s words wrung into new shapes … captivating”
British Theatre Guide ★★★★★ “Every perfectly constructed, tightly choreographed moment in the play is explored for maximum impact and clarity of purpose....”
Bouquets and Brickbats ★★★★★ “ captures the essence of the piece more eloquently than pretty much any other production I’ve seen.”
Voice Mag ★★★★☆ “The chemistry between the cast was palpable … Flabbergast Theatre stayed loyal to a classic but approached it in a refreshing and visually beautiful way”
Mumble ★★★★☆ “It looks beautiful…A pleasure to watch.”
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: