Celebrate the 40th anniversary celebrations of Michaelhouse’s
Schlesinger Theatre by enjoying a Shakespearian classic.
“William Shakespeare died May 3 1616, and has since become
the most performed playwright in the world, making this year exactly four
hundred years since the Bard left us,” says William le Cordeur who directs his
edited version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet which will run for four
performances. The production will include pupils from Michaelhouse and St
John's Diocesan School for Girls.
“Romeo and Juliet
is possibly one of the best known of Shakespeare's plays,” adds le Cordeur. “It
is a timeless tale of love and youthful passion, relevant for all of us, but
especially for our teenage performers. Our talented cast have set their Verona
in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, subtly suggesting this change of
geography and era through costume and set rather than through change to the
language and accent. The language is edited, for ease of understanding and
length, but largely the Bard's original form has been stuck to, in all five
acts. Romeo and Juliet promises to be
an exciting, entertaining and easy introduction into the world of William
Shakespeare.”
Romeo and Juliet
has performances on August 14 at 14h00, and on August 15, 16 and 17 at 19h00 at
the Schlesinger Theatre at Michaelhouse. Tickets R60 includes tea. There will
be a cash bar. Bookings on www.tickethut.co.za/michaelhouse
For more information and school bookings, contact Angela Jonsson theatre@michaelhouse.org or call 033 234 1314 (weekdays between 08h00 and 13h00)
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