Young love to unfold on stage in Bell Shakespeare performance

WORLD renowned Bell Shakespeare theatre company brings its raw and intimate production of Romeo and Juliet to Ulumbarra Theatre later this month as part of its three-month, twenty-six venue national tour.

The critically acclaimed production, originally staged in 2023 and directed by Peter Evans, gives audiences a closer look at arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play, delving into the intensity and heartbreak of the evocative tragedy.

Newcomers Madeline Li and Ryan Hodson will perform as the star-crossed lovers, joined onstage by Jack Halabi (Paris), Khisraw Jones-Shukoor (Friar), Brittany Santariga (Mercutio), Michael Wahr (Capulet) and Adinia Wirasti (Lady Capulet).

Evans said after such a positive reception in 2023, he’s excited to take Romeo and Juliet further afield so audiences across the country can experience it.

“This early tragedy from Shakespeare is a perennial favourite and endlessly fascinating,” he said.

“Romeo and Juliet is of course the saddest of sad plays but also one of the funniest and naughtiest tragedies ever written.

“It is a tragedy of accidents where a community’s selfish, ancient feud fatally impacts the young people.

“We’ve got a fantastic cast who are coming at this classic story with a fresh and infectious energy that you won’t want to miss.”

The creative team includes set and costume designer Anna Tregloan, lighting designer Benjamin Cisterne, composer and sound Designer Max Lyandvert, associate fight director Thomas Royce-Hampton and choreographer Simone Sault.

Bell Shakespeare’s production of Romeo and Juliet takes place on Saturday 25 October at Ulumbarra Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased via Gotix.