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SHAKESPEARE’S R&J

A Four Man Testosterone-pumped Romeo and Juliet

Riverside Productions and Phil Bathols presents... Shakespeare's R&J
Adapted by Joe Calarco

Shakespeare's R&J is an innovative, sexy new interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.

In the repressive atmosphere of a Catholic boys' boarding school, four young students decide to stage Romeo and Juliet for their own enjoyment. At first it's just for laughs, but as the young men discover the themes of secret and forbidden love, they gradually immerse themselves in the roles.

This fascinating, insightful and beautifully crafted play was acclaimed in its 2008 Riverside season. Now by popular demand, director Craig Ilott (Hedwig and The Angry Inch) returns to bring Shakespeare's R&J to stages around Australia.

Winner of the prestigious Lucille Lortel Award, R&J ran for 400 performances in New York City, the longest run of any production of Romeo and Juliet.

Director Craig Ilott
Designer Nicholas Dare
Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall
Composer Nick Wales
Co-Producer Camilla Roundtree
Co-Producer Phil Barthols