Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are at war. Their feud has been long and bitter. But when Romeo, Montague’s son, gatecrashes Capulet’s party in disguise, everything changes. There he meets Juliet, Capulet’s daughter, and the pair fall into an intense, forbidden love that sets in motion a chain of events leading to a devastating conclusion. From a secret rendezvous in a moonlit garden to a fateful duel under the scorching Verona sun, Shakespeare masterfully explores the enduring power of love, revenge and fate in one of his best-loved stories. But the surprising thing about this iconic tragedy is that it’s extremely funny too! Performed by Illyria in the great outdoors, this fast-paced, polished, beautifully spoken production has been created using only the First Folio text, the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Illyria first performed this terrific play more than two decades ago to critical acclaim worldwide. This summer it returns for a third time: passionate, poetic, and utterly gripping!
Running time (approx): 140-minutes (including a 20-minute interval). 
Suitable for all ages.
Bring suitable clothing, a picnic and a low backed chair, or a rug, although the ground is granite setts so quite hard!

Performed by Illyria: Bursting onto the scene in 1992, Illyria has produced high-quality outdoor theatre for over thirty years. During that time, we’re proud to have continually introduced new genres which subsequently became much-loved staples of open-air theatre. In 1997, we were the first to offer children’s theatre. In 2000, we were the first to introduce classics other than Shakespeare. In 2003, we were the first to offer a Jane Austen adaptation. In 2010, we were the first to be given the professional rights to Roald Dahl scripts. In 2011, we were the first to produce Gilbert and Sullivan. In 2017, we were the first to tour with a full-size T-rex in a monster-movie homage. In 2018, we were the first to perform a full-scale musical. In 2019, we were the first to offer a rock opera. With a history of “firsts” behind us, Illyria continues to create outstandingly enjoyable outdoor theatre and make it available for everyone. We have performed for more than a million people - and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come. About Illyria (short) Our mission is simple: to create outstandingly enjoyable theatre and make it available for everyone. We’ve been pursuing this mission for over thirty years, performed for more than a million people, and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.