Riverside Productions and Phil Bathols
A four man testosterone-pumped Romeo and Juliet
In the repressive atmosphere of a Catholic boys boarding school, four students secretly explore Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for their own enjoyment. At first it’s just for laughs, but as the young men discover the themes of secret and forbidden love, they gradually immerse themselves in the roles.
Shakespeare’s R&J is an innovative and highly physical interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in the spirit of Dead Poet’s Society. This fascinating, insightful and beautifully crafted play was acclaimed in its 2001 premiere season at the Sydney Opera House.
Now Shakespeare’s R&J returns in a new production directed by Craig Ilott, one of Australia’s most exciting young directors.
Winner of the prestigious Lucille Lortel Award
Cast: Ben Gerrard, Paul-William Mawhinney, Will O'Mahony and Andrew Ryan
Director Craig Ilott
Designer Nicholas Dare
Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall
Composer Nick Wales
“The work’s imaginative power and its remarkable insights into the nature and value of love holds the audience in its thrall.”
Sydney Morning Herald
Duration: 2 hours (as this is a new production a correct running time will be available closer to the performance dates)
Education Details
Date and time 11–14, 18–21 August at 11am
Plus evening and weekend performances 7–23 August
Ticket price $17 per student/additional teacher
Curriculum links
• Drama • English
Suitability Stages 4, 5 & 6
This event occurred on 7th August - 23rd August 2008
Shakespeare's R&J
Adapted by Joe CalarcoA four man testosterone-pumped Romeo and Juliet
In the repressive atmosphere of a Catholic boys boarding school, four students secretly explore Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for their own enjoyment. At first it’s just for laughs, but as the young men discover the themes of secret and forbidden love, they gradually immerse themselves in the roles.
Shakespeare’s R&J is an innovative and highly physical interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in the spirit of Dead Poet’s Society. This fascinating, insightful and beautifully crafted play was acclaimed in its 2001 premiere season at the Sydney Opera House.
Now Shakespeare’s R&J returns in a new production directed by Craig Ilott, one of Australia’s most exciting young directors.
Winner of the prestigious Lucille Lortel Award
Cast: Ben Gerrard, Paul-William Mawhinney, Will O'Mahony and Andrew Ryan
Director Craig Ilott
Designer Nicholas Dare
Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall
Composer Nick Wales
“The work’s imaginative power and its remarkable insights into the nature and value of love holds the audience in its thrall.”
Sydney Morning Herald
Duration: 2 hours (as this is a new production a correct running time will be available closer to the performance dates)
Education Details
Date and time 11–14, 18–21 August at 11am
Plus evening and weekend performances 7–23 August
Ticket price $17 per student/additional teacher
Curriculum links
• Drama • English
Suitability Stages 4, 5 & 6
This event occurred on 7th August - 23rd August 2008
