Margaret Thatcher. Skinheads. Brixton. The Specials. Unemployment. Madness. Rock Against Racism. Discos. Riots. Cabbies. The Selecter. Welcome to 1981.
In a nation coming apart at the seams, two young people find love in adversity. But will the young lovers be strong enough to survive the age-old conflicts in their community?
Pared back to a thrilling 90 minutes, this will be an exciting, immersive, and interactive production of Shakespeare’s classic play, featuring the music of The Specials, Madness and The Selecter, exploring a generation of young people empowered by music and culture.
The cast of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will feature Samuel Tracy and Laura Lake-Adebisi as Romeo and Juliet, with Yinka Awoni, Joey Ellis, Amy Loughton and Fiona Skinner.
Southwark Playhouse is also offering twelve matinee performances for schools so 1,400 young people from across London see the production for free.
Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD from 12th January – 5th February. Times: Monday to Thursday schools matinees at 1pm; Thursday to Saturday at 8pm; Saturday matinees at 3.30pm. Admission: £22, £18, £14.
Booking: www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk – 020 7407 0234