London’s latest revival of Shakespeare’s _Romeo and Juliet_ has officially premiered, and the initial reviews are starting to emerge. This production, staged at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End, features performances by Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, with the run scheduled to extend until June 20.
Directed by Robert Icke, the cast is led by Sink, known for her roles in _John Proctor is the Villain_ and _Stranger Things_, as Juliet, while Jupe, who has appeared in _Hamnet_, takes on the role of Romeo. This performance marks Sink’s debut in the West End, following her childhood role on Broadway in the 2012 revival of _Annie_ and a Tony-nominated performance in _John Proctor is the Villain_ last season. Icke is recognized for his recent Broadway success with his Olivier-winning adaptation and direction of _Oedipus_.
Review Highlights
As the reviews come in, they provide a range of perspectives on the production.
- The Financial Times – Sarah Hemming
- The Guardian – Arifa Akbar
- The Independent – Alice Saville
- The New York Times – Houman Barekat
- The Stage – Sam Marlowe
- The Standard – Nick Curtis
- The Telegraph – Claire Allfree
- The Times – Clive Davis
- TimeOut – Andrzej Lukowski
- Variety – Ellise Shafer
- WhatsOnStage – Sarah Crompton
Playbill will continue to update this list as more reviews are published.
Joining Sink and Jupe in the cast are Jamie Ankrah as Peter, Dylan Corbett-Bader as Benvolio, Eden Epstein as Lady Capulet, Alex Felton as Abraham, Clark Gregg as Capulet, Ada Grey as First Servant, Kasper Hilton-Hille as Friar John and Mercutio, Aruna Jalloh as Tybalt, John Marquez as Friar Laurence, Caroline Moroney as Second Servant, Clare Perkins as Nurse, David Shelley as Apothecary and Montague, Lewis Shepherd as Paris, and Alexander Uzoka as Gregory. The casting was managed by Julia Horan and Jim Carnahan.
Production Team
The creative team behind this production includes:
- Set and Costume Design: Hildegard Bechtler
- Lighting Design: Jon Clark
- Sound Design: Tom Gibbons
- Video Design: Ash J. Woodward
- Voice Coaches: Penny Dyer and Nick Trumble
- Fight Director: Kev McCurdy
- Associate Director: Jack Bradfield
- Assistant Director: Neetu Singh
- Costume Supervisor: Sabia Smith
- Prop Supervisor: Lily Mollgaard
- Production Manager: Kate West
- Production Drama Therapist: Wabriya King
- Wig, Hair, and Makeup Supervisor: Campbell Young Associates
Empire Street Productions is responsible for producing this revival.
Tickets for the show can be purchased at RomeoJulietPlay.com.
Production Photos
Featured images from the production showcase the performances of Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, along with other cast members, highlighting the dynamic staging and emotional depth of the play.
As the production continues its run, audiences and critics alike will be watching closely to see how this interpretation of a classic tale unfolds on stage.
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