A passionate, poetic and utterly gripping production of this Shakespeare favourite comes to Tonbridge Castle by Illyria outdoor theatres.
Shakespeare states in the opening lines of this play that we are going to see an explosive swash-buckling romance. But the surprise he has in store for us is that it’s extremely funny too! The Montagues and the Capulets are at war with one another - but when Montague's son gatecrashes Capulet’s party in disguise and falls in love with Capulet's daughter a chain-reaction of events is set in motion which has a devastating conclusion.
Illyria last performed this terrific play ten years ago; the production was Critic's Choice in Edinburgh, attracted 5-star reviews in Canada and received a nomination for Best of Fringe in Vancouver.
Where: Tonbridge Castle (open-air performance)
Age guidance: all ages
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes (20 minute interval)
Doors open: 45 minutes before the performance begins