Ben Duke’s Juliet and Romeo is a contemporary, theatrical rewriting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Duke rewrites their history so that the ‘star-crossed lovers’ do not, in fact, die in a tragic misunderstanding. Instead, they […]
“The Master-Mistress of my Passion: Shakespeare’s Work Through an LGBTQ+ Lens
Anaya Sriram examines to what extent Shakespeare represents LGBTQ+ characters within his plays. If you ask anyone to name an iconic straight love story, the first one that springs to mind is usually Romeo and […]
Some of the best love stories literature has to offer
We all love a good love story. A good romance to keep us happy and hopeful. There have been some amazing love stories in literature over the past few decades, so here are a few […]
Review: Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is not just Shakespeare’s most famous play, but also one of the most legendary plays in the world. It’s been adapted into numerous films, the musical West Side Story, television programmes as […]
Violent delights with Romeo & Juliet at WYP – tickets on sale now
Deadlines are looming, meaning freedom awaits and there’s no better way to celebrate than relaxing into a theatre seat and enjoying a modern take on one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays. The West Yorkshire Playhouse transports […]
Theatre | Romeo and Juliet
4/5 stars November 1 stage@leeds Leeds University Union Theatre Group The renowned tale of star-crossed lovers is cleverly updated and made relevant for a modern audience, with our current economic climate central to the […]