Bean & I went to sere Romeo & Juliet at the open air theatre in Regent's Park over the weekend, and it was positively lovely. The slowly darkening sky and the rustle in the trees invoked an amazing atmosphere that is just so difficult to find in a playhouse or theatre. Even the stray cat that ran across the stage and the drizzling rain couldn't detract from the magic of the performance. The production was set in the 1950's which did make it easier to relate to, and the actors really let the words shine through. I especially enjoyed the nurse's speech. In the first act, the long winded speech could become too much, but the nurse's interpretation was both witty and well-played. Always a powerful piece; the wonderful surroundings and the cozy intimacy made for a truly memorable night.
Next week-- West Side Story, I can't wait to compare the two radically different approaches to the ultimate love story!
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