Review

Creation Theatre: Romeo & Juliet

In a production that combines the modernity of technology with the antiquity of Shakespeare, Hattie Fisk reviews Creation Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet, created in collaboration with Watford Palace Theatre.

Thrusting one of Shakespeare’s classics into the virtual realm, Creation Theatre are stretching and challenging the boundaries of online productions with their latest offering: Romeo & Juliet. 

The audience are invited to act as the hand of fate in this Shakespearian tale, and are guided through to a virtual Verona with a choose-your-own-story layout. It is even possible to prevent the deaths of the star crossed lovers (although I was unsuccessful in my attempts). 

The first decision for spectators is to choose a family: Montague or Capulet. Having entered one of these houses the audience are then greeted by their protagonists, and invited to attend the Capulet’s raucous party. 

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