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Romeo and Juliet (2008)
In August 1593, Edward Alleyn (leading actor of the Lord Admiral's Men who performed at the Rose theatre) wrote from Bristol to his wife in London while he was touring the provinces with the Lord Admiral's men. He began his letter: 'My good sweet mouse I commend me hartely to you...'
In the summer of 2008, a small group of dedicated actors toured Romeo and Juliet from the Globe theatre, performing it in castles, gardens and parks across the UK.
In the tradition of Alleyn's letter, actors wrote a letter home to the Globe from each venue on the Romeo and Juliet tour, telling us about their discoveries and the problems they encountered.
Creative Team
Director: Elizabeth Freestone
Designer: Anthony Lamble
Choreographer: Gorgina Lamb
Assistant Director: Caleb Marshall
Cast
Juliet: Dominique Bull
Benvolio: Michael Cox
Nurse: Marsha Henry
Romeo: Alan Morrissey
Lady Capulet: Bridgitta Roy
Mercutio: Nitzan Sharron
Tybalt/Paris: Perri Snowdon
Friar/Capulet: Conrad Westmaas
Discover the Play
Discover other performances of Romeo and Juliet at The Globe:
Romeo and Juliet (2007 Touring Production)
Romeo and Juliet (2009 Playing Shakespeare)
Discover more about Shakespeare on Tour, then and now, through interviews with members of the creative team and Professor Andrew Gurr:
Professor Andrew Gurr on Touring Theatre in Shakespeare's day
Assistant Director Caleb Marshall on this year's touring production
Designer Anthony Lamble on this year's touring production
