About this Event
Sun & Moon Theatre are delighted to be returning to the Bristol Shakespeare Festival with a vibrant, emotional, and bold open-air production of Shakespeare’s most popular drama of star-crossed lovers and warring families. The feud between the Montagues and Capulets has been reimagined as a rivalry between two family-run movie studios in the 1930s.
Touted as the studio’s latest ‘Golden Couple’, Juliet, the current ‘Girl Next Door’ has been matched up with matinee idol, Paris. Former child star, Romeo, is initially besotted by studio ‘It Girl’ Rosaline, until he falls for Juliet at the Capulets’ premiere after-party. Their lives controlled by this turbulent industry and period, Juliet and Romeo find joy, solace and excitement in their hasty romance, a desire for something true in an artificial world, and most of all, a hope for a better future. But comedy meets tragedy as fate has other ideas for them; behind the glitz and glamour of the film industry lies dark secrets and insecurities, and when their defiant union faces great opposition, it leads to violence, chaos, and despair.
Suitable for all ages*, join us on a summer’s night for the world’s most famous love story, featuring live music, fights, humour, and tears, as we explore the love and conflict between friends, families, and couples, that still rings true today.
*Parental guidance as violence, death, and suicide appear in a couple of scenes.
*Whilst this performance is accessible, Boiling Wells is unfortunately not wheelchair friendly. Parking is very limited so please consider transport options. There are toilets on site with step access. Please contact the festival if you have any queries regarding accessibility.
Based in the South West, Sun & Moon Theatre specialise in Shakespeare and their ethos is making Shakespeare for all, focusing on producing accessible and entertaining productions for a wide range of audiences, always asking ‘Why this play now?’. They work with original text, using Quarto and First Folio scripts, and this year they are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio. They produce indoor and open-air productions, workshops for schools, universities, and community groups, and one-to-one coaching sessions. They adapt their show to every audience and performance space and their goal is always to entertain and invite their audiences to share in brilliant stories, text and characters that have stood the test of time. To enquire about the company, please email [email protected]
Reviews and feedback from Sun & Moon Theatre’s previous shows:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Sun & Moon Theatre’s work is marked with emotional intelligence and passionate intensity. I can’t wait to see what happens next.”
★ ★ ★ ★ “Such a talented cast!”
★ ★ ★ ★ “Shakespeare at its best. I highly recommend you catch this dynamic theatre company, whether you are a fan of Shakespeare or not … you soon will be!”
“So accessible and relevant to all!”
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boiling Wells Amphitheatre, St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 13.50