Creation Theatre joins Watford Palace Theatre for interactive digital production of Romeo & Juliet
Hattie Fisk
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
This May, Creation Theatre will partner with Watford Palace Theatre to deliver a multi-platform digital performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, directed by Natasha Rickman.
Audience members will find themselves at a Capulet party, and will have to ‘choose their own adventure’, with a mix of live performance and pre-filmed scenes. This will be Creation Theatre’s 9th online production, but the first that utilises multiple digital platforms.
The 13-strong cast features a plethora of experienced actors, including RSC associate artist Katy Stephens, who has starred in a huge number of leading Shakespearian roles at Shakespeare’s Globe and the RSC.
Director Natasha Rickman comments: ‘Digital theatre is now its own art form. The multiverse format is so freeing and the fact that our actors can perform multiple versions of scenes which can be viewed simultaneously by people all over the world is hugely exciting.
‘Plus, for this special production we have amassed a hugely talented cast, which includes some of the UK’s leading Shakespearean actors.’
Brigid Larmour, Watford Palace Theatre’s artistic director, adds: ‘WPT is thrilled to be partnering with Creation Theatre on this timely, accessible, and inventive production - a truly interactive digital show.
‘Since lockdown began, we’ve been reaching out to collaborate with other companies and artists in our region digitally and – like theatre makers across the country – respond to the challenge in creative new ways. We can’t wait for audiences and families to immerse themselves in this exciting reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story!’
The performance will span 12-23 May, with a total of 10 shows performed live on Zoom. Tickets cost £20, and booking details can be found here.