Bell Shakespeare's acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet, the greatest love story ever told, will be performed in Rockhampton in October.
Directed by Peter Events, this raw portrayal of Romeo & Juliet gives audiences a closer look at arguably Shakespeare's most famous play, delving into the intensity and the heartbreak of this evocative tragedy.
The story of the young lovers' chance meeting unfolds against an enchanting starry sky. Their forbidden love leads them down a dangerous path, and they will risk everything to break free of the unending, violent feud between their families.
The Rockhampton production is part of a 26 venue national tour.
Artistic Director Peter Evans said that he was excited that audiences across Australia would be able to experience the production.
"This early tragedy from Shakespeare is a perennial favourite and endlessly fascinating. Romeo & Juliet is of course the saddest of sad plays but also one of the funniest and naughtiest tragedies ever written. It is a tragedy of accidents where a community's selfish, ancient feud fatally impacts the young people," he said.
"We've got a fantastic young cast who are coming at this classic story with a fresh and infectious energy that you won't want to miss," Mr Evans said.
Dynamic newcomers Madeline Li and Ryan Hodson will star as the star-crossed lovers, joined onstage by Merridy Eastman (Nurse), Jack Halabi (Paris), Khisraw Jones-Shukoor (Friar), Tom Matthews (Tybalt), Brittany Santariga (Mercutio / Prince), James Thomasson (Benvolio), Michael Wahr (Capulet) and Adinia Wirasti (Lady Capulet).
Romeo & Juliet is presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and is part of the Pilbeam Theatre's See it Live Theatre Season.
