About

Romeo and Juliet - Summer 2023 Tour

Presented by the East London Shakespeare Festival

At The Temple, Epping Forest, Wanstead.

Saturday 15th (3pm & 7.30pm performances) & Sunday 16th (3pm performance) July

Tickets from £10 (plus admin fee) - Book Tickets Here.

This riotous & poignant production will bring to life the story of Shakespeare’s most famous star-crossed lovers, with ELSF’s trademark contemporary twists and turns, high-energy party numbers & audience participation. Family Friendly!

This is not traditional outdoor Shakespeare – it is performed in non-theatrical community spaces, with community at its heart, seeking inspiration from the diverse cultures of East London.

ELSF aims to bring communities together in a joyful way, giving some much-needed cultural respite in ‘safe’ outdoor settings. With lots of participatory opportunities for local communities to get involved in.

A festival vibe will be encouraged with gates opening an hour before the show, so bring a picnic and why not sign up for a mask-making workshop run one of our in-house-party-goers (actors) - make your own mask and be art of the masked ball!

The production will feature a community ensemble of local residents at our Waltham Forest venues; and is partnering with local performing arts college Big Creative, offering invaluable behind- the-scenes insight, support with creative career options & new skills for their students.

There are Pay-What-You-Can performances & heavily reduced school matinees for local Waltham Forest Schools with a 20-minute pre-show workshop.

The show is directed by Rosie Ward.

The producers - and co-directors of the East London Shakespeare Festival – are: Ursula Early & Rosie Ward

Location

Wanstead Park - The Temple Enclosure, London, E11 2LS

The Temple and Wanstead Park are within 15 minutes' walk from Wanstead station (Central Line). Wanstead Park is also served along Blake Hall Road by buses 101, 308 and W19. For the most up to date information and help with planning your journey, you may find the Transport for London journey planner useful.