15 September 2008 - Goodbye Bracknell- Hello MargateAfter seven great shows at The Wilde Theatre in Bracknell the team are about to head off Margate on the second leg of our national tour. Other dates this week include the brand new Cornerstone Theatre in Didcot and Upp The Arts in Rutland.
The local press and audience feedback was fantastic, The Bracknell Standard said,
"This Compelling, captivating production really should be seen. Go along-your inner 13 year-old will thank you. Juliet-Bravo for a fine reworking"
The Bracknell News were also excited...
"...and Excellant and interesting version of the clasiic, well worth going to see"
Please check out the productions for more tour dates. < Back to top
01 September 2008 - R&J Autumn Tour opens this weekAfter a few weeks respite, the R&J team have reassembled at South Hill Park Arts Centre in Bracknell for the opening of our Autumn Tour this coming Friday (5th September)
After a great two weeks in London and a month touring the inn yards and gardens of England we are all looking forward to the next few months.
You can check out our touring schedule by clicking on the productions tab, alongside the production, many of the theatres are also runniing talk outs, workshops and masterclasses for all ages, so please do take advantage.
Looking forward to seeing you over the next few months. < Back to top
03 August 2008 - Great reviews in the press for R&JReviews for Shakespeare's R&J keep coming in, thanks for all those of who came along and caught us at The Southwark Playhouse- and if you happened to miss us then check out the site in a few days time when our full touring schedule for The Autumn tour of R&J is published.
"If you see just one Shakespearean play this year, make this one"-Nina Romain
as features on Whatsonstage.com *****
read the review in full by clicking here
"Art imitates life and life is enriched by the power of theatre...as Alastair Whatley's production casts new light on this most romantic of plays"
Michael Stewart, The Morning Star, 30th July 2008
read the full review by clicking here
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30 July 2008 - Reviews for Shakespeare's R+JFrom The Metro 28th July 2008,
Metro Review
From Music OMH
Music OMH review 24th July 2008
From Whatsonestage
Whastonestage Reviews
Some audience feedback from London
"I just wanted to contact you to say that I saw Shakespeare's R&J at The Southwark Playhouse last night, and thought it was fantastic. It's been a long time since I saw a production that still had me thinking about it the day after. I thought it was original and incredibly moving."
We still have a few tickets for the remaining performances running until 2nd August. Dont miss it. < Back to top
23 July 2008 - 5* ReviewFurther to our opening night at Suthwark we have picked up our first review
to see it please click on the link below
Remote Goat 5* review < Back to top
20 July 2008 - R&J: Top Five Theatre-Benedict Nightingale The TimesWe are currently in the middle of our technical rehearsals for our Suthwark Playhouse on this coming Monday (21st July).
Benedict Nightigale, reviewer from The Times has featured as one of the top five pieces of Theatre this week. So dont miss your chance to catch the show in London before we set off on our national tour.
A few £7 tickets remain on a couple of days, b>so book your tickets now to get the best deal
The Times Pick of The Week article < Back to top
25 June 2008 - London Run AnnouncedTickets are now on sale for our London Run at The Southwark Playhouse from 21st July-2nd August.
Advance tickets are available from as little as £7, check out our production page and also The Southwark Playhouse or click the link below to buy tickets online:
> Visit Southwark Playhouse
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17 June 2008 - R+J Opening nightAfter a very intensive, exciting rehearsal period. Shakespeare's R+Jwill open tommorrow (Wednesday) night in the pituresque surroundings of Kitley House Hotel near Plymouth.
Please check the productions page to see when the show is touring to a town near you. It is thrilling show and the whole team have worked incredibly hard to make it happen, and we are looking now looking forward to opening night and beyond. Tickets are now on sale for our run at The Southwark Playhouse so do book now whilst they are only £7.
Looking forward to seeing you on the road! < Back to top
30 May 2008 - Tickets now on sale for Summer performancesWe are delighted to announce that booking is now underway for our summer productions of Shakespeare's R+J by Joe Calarco.
Please visit the productions page to find out how to book. www.originaltheatre.com/productions
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19 May 2008 - London Run for R+JWe are delighted to announce that we will be taking R+J to the Southwark Playhouse for a two week run from the 21st July-2nd August. Tickets will be on sale soon, so please do book early to take advantage of the fantastic early £7 ticket deals. Use this link to take you direct to Southwark's website.
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15 May 2008 - Casting complete for R+JAfter a long and exciting audition process we are proud to announce the casting of our forthcoming tour of Shakespeare's R+J by Joe Calarco.
STUDENT ONE- CHRIS HOGBEN
STUDENT TWO- TOM HACKNEY
STUDENT THREE- CRAIG GILBERT
STUDENT FOUR- SAM DONNELLY
The team would like to thank all those who applied and especially all those who auditioned. We were amazed at the level of talent we saw, and hope that some of those auditioned get to catch the production. < Back to top
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