Romeo and Juliet

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Event Romeo and Juliet
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 21 May 2004
Last Date 19 June 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Romeo and Juliet, the greatest love story of all time, pits 'two star crossed lovers' against a violent and dangerous world. Crammed with romance, comedy, sword fights, sex, rivalry and tragedy, this tale has at its heart an exploration of the hope and despair of youth. Capulets & Montagues become single parent families.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Aaron Alexander Actor Tybalt
Mia Blake Actor Juliet
Geraldine Brophy Actor Capulet
Kelly Corbishley Actor Balthasar
Semu Filipo Actor Benvolio
Jude Gibson Actor Nurse
Peter Hambleton Actor Montague
Nathaniel Lees Actor Friar Lawrence
Simon London Actor Romeo
Matu Ngaropo Actor Mercutio
Loren Ruru Actor Peter
Simon Vincent Actor Paris
Dan Adams Composer
Nic Smillie Costume Designer
Miranda Harcourt Director
Tony Wolfe Fight Director
Paul O'Brien Lighting Designer
William Shakespeare Playwright
Tommy Honey Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Part of Downstage's celebration of its 40th year.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186611