Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
KevinKlawitter
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/20
KevinKlawitter
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/20
#3Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/5/23 at 8:49am
Oh, I am so seeing this! After the smash-hit success with Streetcar, I am not missing a chance to see a Frecknall production at the Almeida while I'm in the UK!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#4Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/5/23 at 9:08am
Just booked a ticket for next Friday! So excited! Looks like this show is selling out fast, so get a ticket if you can!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#5Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/7/23 at 1:56pm
First look at the show! So excited to see this next week! Anyone else going?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtLirmcoQKH/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#6Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/15/23 at 2:16pm
Reviews are in! Another critically acclaimed production from Rebecca Frecknall at the Almeida! My excitement is just over the top right now! Tomorrow night cannot come any sooner!
The Telegraph - ★★★★★
INews - ★★★★★
The Upcoming - ★★★★★
BroadwayWorld - ★★★★★
The Guardian - ★★★★
The Stage - ★★★★
Evening Standard - ★★★★
London Theatre - ★★★★
WhatsOnStage - ★★★★
WhyNow - ★★★★
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
KevinKlawitter
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/20
#8Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/16/23 at 6:54pm
Just got back from the show. Here’s my review.
★★★★★
Was I skeptical about sitting for two hours straight (with no interval) in a small, intimate off-west end theatre? Of course not! First of many shows while I’m in London this summer and man am I off to a great start of seeing high class theatre here. The critically acclaimed Almeida Theatre in northern London has put on some high-class productions for many years. More recently, by director Rebecca Frecknall, who’s just off major success with her take on A Streetcar Named Desire and Cabaret, Frecknall returns to the Almeida to bring her own interpretation of one of many iconic Shakespeare plays! When you enter the theatre, you are greeted by a large beige wall that covers most of the proscenium. Once the lights dim, the Frecknall Magic BEGINS! The actors approach the wall and the text of the prologue is projected for the audience to read. Then, the actors begin placing their hands on the wall. As if they mean to push it. Surely enough, the wall falls down, and becomes a platform for the show. We are greeted by a bare set that in many ways will be used to interpret this iconic story. For the transitions of scenes, a low bass-like sound is projected. Almost like a roar of thunder. When actors are not performing, they are either seated on a bench against the back wall or laying on the stage platform. Throughout the performance, we hear clips from The Dance of the Knights that was used in the well-known ballet production of the show by Prokofiev. Frecknall’s idea of this, along with choreographed dance moves by Jonathan Holby was pure genius! It made the production more intimate and visually stunning. The whole thing really works here. Now for this spectacularly talented cast. Led by Toheeb Jimoh and Isis Hainsworth, the chemistry between the two of them is both raw and emotional. I’ve never seen a Romeo and Juliet pair more greater than these two. Not to mention a standout performance by Jack Riddiford as Mercutio! Overall, this was a not-to-be missed performance. While I would love this show to transfer to a larger theater like the west end, the show would lose the intimacy and frankly some of the magic of the Almeida! Either way, this was a spectacular performance and I’m so happy I had the privilege to see it! Bravo!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#9Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/16/23 at 8:27pm
I was thinking of seeing this next week but decided against it (i seriously just had no desire to sit through this show again, now). I guess I should have got a ticket.
#10Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/17/23 at 3:53am
Jordan Catalano said: "I was thinking of seeing this next week but decided against it (i seriously just had no desire to sit through this show again, now). I guess I should have got a ticket."
I don't know if the run is completely sold out. Last night wasn't. I counted 2 or 3 empty seats in the dress circle. I would just try and get a ticket if you can. It's worth it! The Frecknall stage magic is real!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
JasonC3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
#11Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/17/23 at 5:24am
Sounds like pretty standard Frecknall fare, appealing as that can be.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#12Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Isis Hainsworth (Red Rose) to star in ROMEO AND JULIET in London
Posted: 6/17/23 at 9:12am
Yeah, I'm not sure I get the appeal. It sounds bare bones. Very much John Doyle minus the musicians.
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