Sharon 'n' Barry Do Romeo & Juliet
London theatre news: Tuesday 2 February 2021
Comedy - Online
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present the world premiere of a new comedy, Sharon 'n' Barry do 'Romeo & Juliet', on Zoom from 25 February 2021.
Image courtesy Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced the world premiere of a new comedy -
Sharon 'n' Barry do 'Romeo & Juliet - scheduled to play on Zoom from 25 February to 6 March 2021.
A touching take on Shakespeare's most romantic and well-known story, the play will be performed live in real time.
Queen's Theatre's artistic director, Douglas Rintoul will direct this new work which builds on a year of digital innovation at the venue during 2020, which saw the international streaming of co-production The Hired Man, live streamed community response piece Here I Am and world premiere of award nominated digital theatre piece Misfits.
Mr Rintoul said ...
"Once again we're heading into rehearsals during a lockdown to bring audiences some live theatre.
We were desperate to make something fun and joyous, so I am chuffed that we're announcing details of our new comedy, Sharon 'n' Barry do 'Romeo & Juliet'.
It's something daft and beautiful that we hope will brighten up these last winter weeks.'
Show listing information
Synopsis
An everyday comedy
Sharon and Barry are done with baking, Joe Wicks & Netflix and have stumbled upon Sharon's old battered school text of Romeo & Juliet in their loft.
After a bit of a read and a watch of the classic, the couple's been inspired to have a crack at the play themselves…
They've hacked out the boring bits, worked out playing all the parts, and the props have just arrived from Amazon!
So, join them live from their living room for this inadvertently hilarious, but surprisingly touching, take on Shakespeare's most romantic story.
Cast
David Nellist - Barry
Joanne Seymour - Sharon
Jessica Rothon - alternating as Sharon and Barry's niece/nephew
Jack Scannell-Wood - alternating as Sharon and Barry's niece/nephew
Creatives
Director: Douglas Rintoul
Lighting: Stephen Pemble
Sound: Michael Bennett
Production: Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Venue
Dates
From: Thursday 25 February 2021
Closes: Saturday 6 March 2021
Tickets
Standard: £8 + 65p QRenew Fee
Links
Show website
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