Visit to the Globe Theatre to see Romeo & Juliet on 31st August 2004
Once again the Gods were kind, bringing us yet once again a warm summer day, for what has become an annual pilgrimage. As usual we enjoyed the atmosphere of this unique theatre - being part of it and sharing a little of our heritage with peoples of many nationalities.
Audience in the Globe Threatre.
However the production itself brought out many comments and reactions from our members as below: -
First time I have seen Romeo and Juliet and not cried my eyes out.
I was quite surprised to find myself with a tear in my eye at the end.
The opening scene was dominated by the meeting of the rival Montagues
and Capulets who interacted with the audience which was appreciated by
many of us but not all!
On Stage.
The cast interaction was a delight and brought the whole performance to
light.
The gangs were more West Side story than Old Verona.
On Stage, close-up.
The beginning of the play was fast and furious and light in character which became a foil for the following drama.
Comments on the Nurse read thus: -
Not quite happy with a man playing the part ( too much of the
pantomime Dame.)
The interpretation of the nurse was most enjoyable.
Nurse was just perfect.
Romeo was almost too much of a love sick youth, so much so that you wanted
to shake him.
Romeo lacked passion.
Romeo was wooden.
Romeo was a sad figure- need to be more outgoing but then it is not a
happy part is it!
I so enjoyed Juliet. She was played so sweetly.
Friar Lawrence was the most believable character
A most enjoyable production.
Can’t wait to go again.
Would enjoy a repeat performance.
A great experience
Bravo.
It was as ever beautifully staged.
Every time we see Romeo and Juliet it is the same yet different!
Each time I see it I hope for a different outcome, but unfortunately, as
the Prince says " For never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo".
Report by Beryl.