Theatre staging Shakespeare play after more than 10 years

EXETER Northcott’s first Shakespeare play in more than decade will star six professional actors alongside an ensemble of young local dancers.

- by ECHO REPORTER

Following the theatre’s return to producing drama after a five-year hiatus with The Commotion Time in October 2024, Romeo & Juliet will run at the theatre next month.

Directed by creative director Martin Berry, the show will feature choreography by Exeter Northcott associate artist Maria Tarokh, director of South West-based Company Scheherazade.

Sound designer Robin Colyer will create a 90s-inspired score featuring Billie Eilish alongside The Prodigy, Dr Dre, Chemical Brothers and Muse.

The cast includes six professional actors, supported by an ensemble of local 18 to 25-year-old dancers who were cast in an open audition.

Northcott joint chief executives Emma Stephenson, Kelly Johnson and Martin said in a statement: "Exeter Northcott has a long history of producing Shakespeare's work, and many of our audiences have fond memories of our shows in Rougemont Gardens.