Join the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company and Orange Tree Theatre for an urgent retelling of Romeo and Juliet; set in a Verona full of mafia underground dealings and high fashion parties. This specially adapted touring production is designed for community spaces like Woking Library, making world-class theatre more accessible than ever.
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SYNOPSIS:
“THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS HAVE VIOLENT ENDS”
Sparring households. Star-crossed lovers. Tragic misadventures. When Romeo Montague meets Juliet Capulet, life as they know it is thrown into chaos. As they navigate battles, banishments, masquerade balls and secret marriages, they are forced to put their relationship to the ultimate test, and discover whether love truly conquers all…
A scorching summer. Two ferocious families clash, again.
…from the bloodshed two young people fall in love, but is their fate already written in the stars?
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Book NOW to secure a seat!
Key information about booking:
- The event is aimed at children aged 12+ years.
- Please be aware that the performance will include fighting, knife crime, murder/violence, suicide, brief sexual references (innuendo/suggestive jokes) that some children may find be upsetting.
- Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
- Please book ONE ticket per FAMILY attending (you will be asked to confirm the size of your party in your booking).
- Tickets are available with a donation (minimum recommendation is £3 per person attending)
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to be seated
If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk. The inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
ABOUT GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Established in 2006, Guildford Shakespeare Company is one of Surrey’s best-loved and largest producing theatre companies. Its aim is to re-invigorate the act of theatregoing, break down barriers and prove that everyone can access and enjoy the works of William Shakespeare.
ABOUT ORANGE TREE THEATRE
The Orange Tree Theatre is an award-winning, independent theatre. Recognised as a powerhouse that creates high-quality productions of new and rediscovered plays, we entertain 70,000 people across the UK every year.
If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.
*Please note, minimum donation set by Eventbrite is £1.
