28TH JULY – 11TH SEPTEMBER 2004
HEADINGTON HILL PARK, OXFORD
This was Creation’s third and most feisty production of Romeo and Juliet, featuring numerous breathtaking fight sequences. Highlights included Matthew Hendrickson’s hilarious portrayal of the nurse and young leads Jamie Harding (Romeo) and Elaine Symons (Juliet) went on to star in His Dark Materials at the National Theatre immediately afterwards. Directed by Abigail Anderson.
Reviews
“Absolutely breathtaking and slick, professional and bang up to date.”
The Stage
“Splendid new production.”
The Oxford Times
“Terrific.”
The Times
“Well worth seeing.”
BBC Online
after year.” Facebook review
Artistic team
Director – Abigail Anderson
Designer – Sara Perks
Choreographer – Aiden Treays
Fight Director – Kate Waters
Costume Design Assistants – Emma Heath and Celia Payne
Cast
Jane Arden – Lady Montague/Balthasar
Jon Foster – Benvolio/Friar Laurence
Jamie Harding – Romeo/Abraham
Matthew Hendrickson – Nurse/Montague
Shaun Hennessey – Capulet/Officer/Friar John
George Mayfield – Mercutio/Prince
Jean-Marc Perrett – Tybalt/Paris
Elaine Symons – Juliet/Servant