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Romeo & Juliet - Jamie Lloyd - Review

When Jamie Lloyd announced that his latest production would be Romeo and Juliet and star Tom Holland in one of the title roles, the hype around this show was like nothing I had seen before with a piece of theatre. Getting a ticket was reminiscent of getting one of Wonka's Golden Ticket's and somehow I was successful in scoring one of these sought after tickets; albeit in what was dubbed as a slight restricted view. But would the hype of Spiderman taking on another iconic role truly win me over, or would it be a case of a show not living up to the Olivier Award winning older sister (Sunset Boulevard). 



Romeo and Juliet - Matthew Bourne Review - Mayflower

Romeo and Juliet, the story of two star crossed lovers caught in a family rivalry but ready to do whatever it takes to be together. That may be the story that we all know, but Matthew Bourne's New Adventures adaptation of this classic tale is far more dark, disturbing and hauntingly beautiful. I went along to the Mayflower in Southampton to see for myself how this Shakespearian story of love and fate had been adapted for a new audience of ballet fans.