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Riverside Productions and Phil Bathols presents

Shakespeare's R&J (Education Program session)

Bring the Class

Shakespeare’s R&J is an innovative, sexy new interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. In the repressive atmosphere of a Catholic boys’ boarding school, four young students decide to stage Romeo and Juliet for their own enjoyment. At first it’s just for laughs, but as the young men discover the themes of secret and
forbidden love, they gradually immerse themselves in the roles.

This fascinating, insightful and beautifully crafted play was acclaimed in its 2008 Riverside season. Now by popular demand, director Craig Ilott returns to bring Shakespeare’s R&J to stages round Australia.

‘R&J is a gem, the most inventive re-imagining of a classic in years.’ - Wall Street Journal

Click here to read a review of Shakespeare's R&J from ArtsHub

Click here to read a review from Australian Stage

Date: 28 May
Theatre: The Playhouse
Time: 11.00am
Duration: 120 mins (including 15 min interval)
Category: Drama
Suitable for: Selected for the Unit 3 VCE Drama playlist
Tickets: $15.00
In addition: Q&A at the completion of the performance

Download the Teacher's Notes to Shakespeare's R&J

Bookings at GPAC Box Office 5225 1200

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:00 AM

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