Going to Shakespeare’s Globe to watch the modern adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was extremely interesting. Watching the play in the way they would have done in the Shakespearean era, with some schools standing up, others sitting in the dome and the absence of the roof really contributed to the otherworldly environment. It was interesting to see the Capulet and Montague families armed with knives, rather than swords, travelling across the stage on bicycles and electric scooters. The play overall was thrilling and the little present-day tweaks made it unique and intriguing.
Anneka Chumber [9G]
I really enjoyed watching ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in the theatre because, whilst I was reading the play, I was imagining it in my head and it was completely different to watching it in the theatre. Even though it was different, it was amazing. I had no idea what was coming next, which is ironic because I’ve read the full play. All the actors seemed very in sync and connected. Every time there was a tense moment, I could feel it. Even though the play was modernised, it still presented patriarchy and old-fashioned attitudes towards love and women extremely well. For example, when Juliet refused to marry Paris. There were also instances when the actors interacted with the audience, which was funny, but it also intrigued me as it allowed me to see the characters as actual people in a sad predicament and to put myself in their shoes.
Luna Augusto Velasco [9W]
