The Globe on Tour presents Romeo and Juliet at Calderstones Mansion House
"Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs;
Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes;
Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears.
What is it else? A madness most discreet,
A choking gall, and a preserving sweet."
Valentine's Day might have passed for another year but we've got one of literature's greatest love stories very much on our minds with some exciting news...
After two previous spellbinding visits, we're delighted to announce that Shakespeare's Globe is returning to Calderstones Mansion House this summer with the Bard's classic and arguably most popular tale of two star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
Following the versions of King Lear and Much Ado About Nothing that proved to be surefire crowd-pleasers with audiences in Liverpool, The Globe on Tour will visit the Garden Theatre again in July to present the tragic but compelling story. Following performances on the Globe's stage, a small troupe of travelling players are taking to the road to perform a stripped-down version unlike anything seen before, breathing new life into one of the greatest of all love stories.
We're sure you're aware of how the tale goes, but in case you need a reminder...
Had a brilliant night watching@The_Globe‘s#MuchAdoAboutNothing@thereaderorg‘s beautiful outdoor theatre at@CaldiesMansion. Magical!
Please contact The Globe’s Box Office on 020 7401 9919 if you want to book for a Group; if you require access bookings; if you have children U18 or would like to use Theatre Tokens.
N.B. Concessions do not apply to Senior citizens for theatre performances. Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively.
Shared reading group members and volunteers
The Reader Organisation has a limited number of £15 discounted tickets for shared reading group members and volunteers which can be obtained through your group leaders. Please note: these tickets are not available through The Globe's website, only physically through group leaders.
The performances will take place outdoors so please bring a picnic rug or low-backed seat and suitable clothing for all weather conditions. The plays will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions.
Tickets are likely to go fast, so make sure you snap yours up quickly!
We'll keep you posted with all the news in the months to come, but in the meantime you can join in the conversation on Twitter using the hashtags #RomeoandJuliet and #GlobeOnTour
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