Date: Fri 30 Nov – BSL-interpreted and audio-described performance
Time: 7:45pm
Venue: The Pit, Barbican Centre
More info & Booking link: www.barbican.org.uk
A frank and gutsy retelling of a classic in which five actors share the role of Juliet, each owning Shakespeare’s heroine for themselves while challenging universal ideas of beauty and sexuality.
Weaving text from Romeo and Juliet with hard-hitting stories from women whose femininity and authenticity have been questioned by society, Redefining Juliet celebrates difference to prove that anyone can play the iconic part.
Appearing regularly on British television, Storme Toolis has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Inspired by a desire to portray Juliet herself, she collaborates with other performers who have felt like outsiders to bring multiple dimensions to the famed romantic lead. Featuring key scenes from the play, interspersed with resonant details of the actors’ personal lives, this is an empowering production, both joyous and sad, shot through with wit.
Redefining Juliet is part of our 2018 Season, The Art of Change, which explores how artists respond to, reflect and can potentially effect change in the social and political landscape. Find out more here.
1 hour
Age guidance 14+
Developed in collaboration with the Barbican and the RSC
