“With plenty of energy and comic flair and a highly engaging ensemble cast, this production is fun and fresh take on a classic that everyone knows something about.”
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“What a fine start to a summer of Bankside theatricals this Romeo and Juliet proves, revealing itself to be accessible, appealing and on the good side of broad"
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"Shalam shows how much funnier, smarter and more authentic she is than Romeo."
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"The last hour is immaculate in its execution...The final act is stark for all the earlier laughter."
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“Grant Olding’s music brings both euphoria and shivering unease to a production that resonantly demonstrates not just the elation but also the courage needed to sustain love in a world where violence constantly begets violence.”
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"Given the double suicide foretold up top, this Romeo and Juliet is remarkably unafraid to have fun. The Western theme is wrung tightly to eke out every last drop of comic potential"
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