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RSC First Encounters: Romeo and Juliet embarks on tour

Running from 30 January, the tour will reach school halls and theatres across England.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is producing a 90-minute adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and delivering it to school halls and theatres around the country this year. 

As with other ‘First Encounters with Shakespeare’ productions, the show is aimed at young audiences, encouraging them to experience more Shakespeare. 

Directed by Trybe House Theatre artistic director Philip J Morris, the show is using an abridges version of the script, edited by dramaturg Robin Belfield. 

At each destination, young people from RSC Associate Schools will be provided with carious opportunities, such as performances, workshops and shadowing technical staff. 

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