"As a visitor to Perth who likes to see live theatre, this was a terrific show in a great venue. The versatility and impact of the acting and its closeness was most appreciated."
Zen's Red Mouth audience member, July 2007

"Loved the show, I always enjoy the performances at The Blue Room. Artsy atmosphere, but not pretentious, cutting edge performances. Never boring"
Fragmented audience member, Feb 2007

R & J as performed by William Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton

The Prickly Pear Ensemble (World First)

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Dates:
(Preview Tue 5 Oct)
Wed 6 Oct – Sat 9 Oct,
Tue 12 – Sat 16 Oct,
Tue 19 – Sat 23 Oct
Meet the Artists Wed 13 Oct

Time:
All shows 8:30pm

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About the Venue

5 October to 23 October 2010

 Image: Peter Stone

Written by John Aitken
Directed and designed by John Senczuk
Lighting design by Trent Suidgeest

Original score by Daniel Masmanian 

Featuring Ethan Tomas and Lauchlan Bain

They say the best men are moulded out of faults
And for the most part become much the better
For being a little bit bad!

Prolific playwright John Aitken has wrought a provocative thesis play of intrigue and suggestion, exploring one of the more fascinating partnerships in the dramatic canon.

In a world on the edge of a social and cultural abyss, in a small room… the theatre, religion and politics play as uncomfortable bedfellows: the wordsmith Shakespeare - weary and circumspect; his patron and muse, the wealthy and connected Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley - bold, insolent and careless.

Aitken’s scenario, supported by the literature seamlessly woven through the text, is as contemporary as it is speculative.

WARNING: Contains coarse language and male nudity.

Tickets:

Full $25 / Conc. $20
Blue Room Members: Full $20 / Conc. $15
Tuesdays and Groups 8+ $15