A multi-audience promenade interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, giving audiences the chance to join Paris or Rosaline, and experience a new take on the fateful tale of these star crossed lovers.
July 2005 – Manor House Gardens, Lewisham
An interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Contemporary words by Jaspre Bark & Vic Bryson
Directed by Sophie Austin
This was Teatro Vivo’s inaugural production. It was a multi-audience promenade piece around Manor House Gardens giving audiences the chance to join Paris or Rosaline, and experience their versions of the fateful tale of these star crossed lovers.
Complete with string quartet and operas singers.
“It honestly was an amazing evening, the best Romeo and Juliet I have seen”
Audience Member
Directed and Produced by: Sophie Austin
Rosaline and Paris scenes written by: Vic Bryson and Emma Warren
Performers:
Jaspre Bark as Paris
Kelvin Van Beeny as Mercutio
Rob Carroll as Friar Lawrence
Kas Darley as Rosaline
Laura Hooper as Nurse
Tasha Magigi as Juliet
Gareth Richardson as Benvolio
Mark Stevenson as Romeo
Gareth Watkins as Tybalt
Sarit Wilson Chen as Lady Capulet
Singers:
Cara McHardy
Lucy Kennedy
Musicians:
Abby Wall
Silas Standage
Arrabella Throp
Ray Brookes
Becky Trodd
Photos by the dearly missed Tim Sutton
Lighting Design and Stage Management
Charlie Charman
Assistant Director
Darren Lerigo
Head Steward
Andrew Miller
Fight Director
Ian McCraken
Choreographer
Rachel Warr
Costume
Sam Cotterell
Lynne Norledge
Set Dressing and Technical Support
Graham Ironman
Lola Preece
Simon Black