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Kenneth Branagh - Romeo and Juliet
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The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company promises a year of unmissable theatre.
Working in collaboration with artistic associates, director Rob Ashford and designer Christopher Oram, the acclaimed actor-director Kenneth Branagh presents an exceptional series of five plays that bring together a remarkable group of actors, led by Rob Brydon, Freddie Fox, Judi Dench, Lily James and Richard Madden.
ROMEO AND JULIET
By William Shakespeare
Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden, Freddie Fox and Lily James who play the leads in Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love.
Richard Madden and Freddie Fox will be sharing the role of Romeo to allow Richard Madden to recover from an ankle injury. In an additional cast update, the role of Paris will now be played by Matthew Hawksley due to Tom Hanson injuring his leg.
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- Address
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- Cast
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company today sadly announced that due to medical advice, Richard Madden will not be returning to the company of Romeo and Juliet before the production completes its run on 13 August. Richard Madden injured his ankle last month whilst running and has been receiving physiotherapy since. However, although Richard is expected to make a full recovery, the injury to Richard’s ankle has not healed as quickly as hoped, and as a result his doctors have prescribed further rest which makes it impossible for him to return to the stage before the production closes.
Freddie Fox will continue to play Romeo, having joined the company last month after off-stage injuries meant that both Richard Madden and his understudy, Tom Hanson, who in addition has played Paris in the production, were unable to perform.
Freddie Fox joined the company on Tuesday 26 July following 48 hours rehearsals. Freddie recently played the role of Romeo at Sheffield Crucible Theatre. His recent theatre work includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Southwark Playhouse and later in the year he will appear in the revival of Tom Stoppard's Travesties at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Encore cinema screenings of Romeo and Juliet, in which Richard Madden plays Romeo, are now playing in cinemas across the UK and internationally. For more information see www.branaghtheatrelive.com
The full cast includes Marisa Berenson (Lady Capulet), Jack Colgrave Hirst (Benvolio), Tom Hanson (Paris), Matthew Hawksley (Anthony), Derek Jacobi (Mercutio), Lily James (Juliet), Taylor James (Prince), Ansu Kabia (Tybalt), Richard Madden (Romeo), Racheal Ofori (Potpan), Nikki Patel (Balthasar), Chris Porter (Lord Montague), Zoe Rainey (Lady Montague), Michael Rouse (Lord Capulet), Meera Syal (The Nurse), Sam Valentine (Friar Laurence) and Kathryn Wilder (Peta/Apothecary).
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Please Note : If you select Post as delivery method the tickets will not be sent out until two weeks before the performance.
- Times
12 May 2016 – 13 August 2016
- Where Do I Go
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH
By Tube- Leicester Square or Charing Cross
By Train- Charing Cross
By Bus-3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30
Garrick Theatre
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH
Latest customer reviews
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Excellent
19 August 2016
Visiting from the US, we appreciated the superior performances and innovative direction of this Romeo & Juliet. Seeing Derek Jacobi perform fulfilled a lifelong dream.
skwlgrl Confirmed ticket purchaser
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2 July 2016
Performance wasn't that great. Felt like the cast were shouting at each other, rather than conversing passionately and emotionally, throughout the whole play. Also, stage scenery and sets were, to be honest, quite disappointing as they didn't measure up to the standards of the original play. Three stars were given to the all-star cast.
Jooyin Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Memorable
13 June 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed the play although after flying 5000 miles the absence of Lily at the matinee was a major disappointment. Madden and cast were excellent; seeing Derek Jacobi live was a lifetime thrill.
Nancy H Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A sparkling Romeo and Juliet
26 May 2016
I would highly recommend this production for those who enjoy Shakespeare. Kenneth Branagh has managed to bring a modern touch to this classical story with a light hand;nothing is overdone. Attractive scenery, lovely costumes, clear diction, good staging. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Jennifer Confirmed ticket purchaser
