Review: Romeo and Juliet, Duke of York's Theatre, starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

A few thoughts on Romeo and Juliet at the Duke of York's Theatre
Directed by Jamie Lloyd
Starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
Running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an interval
This was a preview performance, and I bought my own ticket. I was sitting in the upper circle with a partially restricted view.
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[@T.C556]

Finally a post from someone who actually watched the play and who can comment on more than the aesthetics of the leads👍

[@DAN44100]

I’ve got box tickets to see this in June. I don’t like Romeo & Juliet either, I hated the play when I studied it at English GCSE.
However, there’s something about the creative genius of Jamie Lloyd and William Shakespeare combined that intrigues me about this. I think a modern feel might actually be a good move and be well suited for this play.
Plus, I’m excited to see Francesca Amewudah-Rivers play Juliet.

[@devin2005]

I love the modern take Jamie did and having Tom as Romeo is perfect

[@RevStan]

Me too.

[@juliebarton9399]

I would love to see this production as my son really enjoyed R&J in his GCSE English Lit but West End tickets are so expensive now

[@parsaalishiri8138]

Huh... Always thought everybody just bought the tickets for tom Holland that's why it broke a world record and sold out in 2 Hours

[@devin2005]

Wait really wow a world record for what

[@parsaalishiri8138]

@@devin2005 what do you mean? For selling out this quick 3 months worth of tickets sold out in 2 Hours that's like 60K tickets

[@emhu2594]

Tom holland is not for me at all but I bought a ticket because Jamie Lloyd and Shakespeare.

[@misskross1970]

Was the audience problematic, did they go crazy when Tom was on stage, as I'm dreading being taken out of the moment each time he is?

[@RevStan]

Not at all. Great atmosphere in the build-up, and you could hear a pin drop most of the time during the performance. It was a wonderful audience to be part of.

[@misskross1970]

@@RevStan wonderful to know. Thank you for replying.

[@loureviews]

Really glad you enjoyed it. I am a big fan of the play so would have liked to have seen this version - perhaps they may film it for the future.

[@RevStan]

@@loureviews It would make sense if they did, given the appetite for it.

[@nekofreaks]

For me the classic 90's still the best.

[@devin2005]

That’s a movie

[@arch_caff]

Which production did you see?