Romeo and Juliet Tickets

Almeida Theatre, London
6 June 2023 - 29 July 2023
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From the director of Cabaret and A Streetcar Named Desire

Multi Olivier Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall brings her new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the Almeida Theatre this summer 2023.

Romeo and Juliet stars Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Juliet, and Emmy Award-nominee Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso, Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter) as Romeo.

Following her “electrifying and revelatory” (New York Times) production of A Streetcar Named Desire, Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall promises to completely reimagine Shakespeare‘s ferocious and bloody tragedy.

Romeo and Juliets is playing from 6 June to 29 July 2023 at the Almeida Theatre.

Romeo and Juliet Almeida Theatre Photo by Paul Phung

What's the story of Romeo and Juliet?

Your family teaches you to hate.
You meet someone forbidden.
You act without thinking.

Verona is a powder keg of blood-lust and rage, with death threats proudly shouted in the streets.

As two families wage war, will a young couple become the next sacrifice of this brutal feud?

Who is in the cast of Romeo and Juliet?

Isis Hainsworth as Juliet, and Toheeb Jimoh as Romeo.

The cast also includes Raphael Akuwudike as Balthazar, Jamie Ballard as Capulet, Miles Barrow as Benvolio, Amanda Bright as Lady Capulet, Luke Cinque-White as Servant/Gregory, James Cooney as Paris, Paul Higgins as Friar Lawrence, Jyuddah Jaymes as Tybalt, Kieron Jecchinis as Prince, Jo McInnes as Nurse, Daniel Phung as Apothecary/Sampson, Jack Riddiford as Mercutio, and Gideon Turner as Montague.

Who are the creative team of Romeo and Juliet?

Written by William Shakespeare, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, designed by Chloe Lamford, with costume design by Debbie Duru, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Gareth Fry, casting by Julia Horan CDG, and fight direction by Jonathan Holby.


Show Information

Performance dates
6 June 2023 - 29 July 2023
Age restrictions
14+
Running time
To be confirmed
Performance days
Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday

Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.


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Important Notes

Accessible performances:

Audio Described Sat 15 Jul 2pm (Touch Tour 12.15pm)
Captioned Tue 4 Jul 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 19 Jul 2pm & 7.30pm


Venue Information

Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, London, N1 1TA
Nearest Tube or Train: Highbury & Islington (Victoria / Overground), Angel (Northern)
Nearest Buses: 4, 19, 30 or 43, 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476
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Rebecca Frecknall’s Romeo and Juliet at the Almeida – behind-the-scenes photos & video
Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall is following her stellar revival of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida theatre, with another fiery classic. Frecknall is directed a thrilling new production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, with a young cast including Ted Lasso star Toheeb Jimoh as Romeo, and up-and-coming new star Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Juliet. The Almeida has recently dropped some behind-the-scenes images of the show in rehearsals, and a video revealing more of Rebecca's vision for the production. Rehearsal Photos - Romeo and Juliet [ngg src="galleries" ids="1190" display="pro_tile"] The cast also includes Raphael Akuwudike as Balthazar, Jamie Ballard as Capulet, Miles Barrow as Benvolio, Amanda Bright as Lady Capulet, Luke Cinque-White as Servant/Gregory, James Cooney as Paris, Paul Higgins as Friar Lawrence, Jyuddah Jaymes as Tybalt, Kieron Jecchinis as Prince, Jo McInnes as Nurse, Daniel Phung as Apothecary/Sampson, Jack Riddiford as Mercutio, and Gideon Turner as Montague. The production is designed by Chloe Lamford, with costume design by Debbie Duru, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Gareth Fry, casting by Julia Horan CDG, and fight direction by Jonathan Holby. Rebecca Frecknall's other West End shows currently on stage include her multi-Olivier Award winning revival of Kander & Ebb's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London, now starring Maude Apatow and Mason Alexander Park. Romeo and Juliet is playing from tomorrow, 6 June 2023, to 29 July 2023 at the Almeida. More about Romeo and Juliet tickets at the Almeida Theatre in London Video: Behind-the-scenes of Romeo and Juliet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2HpZCaI7NA
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Casting announced for ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Joel MacCormack and Isabel Adomakoh Young will star in Romeo & Juliet at Regents Park Open Air Theatre this Summer. MacCormack recently played the role of John Jasper in BBC Radio 4’s dramatization of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. On stage he won the UK Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Play for Each His Own Wilderness at the Orange Tree theatre. His other credits include: Describe the Night (Hampstead), The Oresteia (Shakespeare’s Globe), Safe House (ITV), as well as the  film Ready Player One directed by Steven Spielberg. Isabel Adomakoh Young joined the RSC for the 2019 Swan Season (Venice Preserved, The Provoked Wife) on completing her training with the NYT Rep. She appeared in Meatballs (Hampstead) and with the acclaimed cabaret company Pecs Drag Kings. As a writer, her trilogy The Lionboy, co-written with her mum under the pseudonym Zizou Corder, has been published in 36 languages and was adapted for the stage by Complicité. Kimberley Sykes directs Shakespeare’s timeless story of two young people torn apart by a divided society and forbidden love. Futher casting for the show is to be revealed. The Open Air Theatre's 2021 season will follow covid-secure procuedures in line with goevernment guidelines including an initial 50% reduction to seating capacity.  Other productions in the season includes:Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel (31 July -  25 September) directed by Timothy Sheader; a co-production with Unicorn Theatre of Anansi the Spider (7 – 24 July) directed by Justin Audibert for ages 3-7; and Dragons and Mythical Beasts directed by Derek Bond and Laura Cubitt for ages 3+ (13 August – 5 September). Romeo and Juliet is booking from 17 June 2021 until 24 July 2021 at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, London.

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