A talented group of Habs Boys budding thespians lit up the stage at the Unicorn Theatre with a bold, funny and deeply moving version of Romeo and Juliet, performed as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival.
Our take on the classic tragedy – Romeo and Juliet: Defying Stars! – had the audience laughing one minute and holding back tears the next. With just a few props and heaps of imagination, the cast created something truly special. From costume rails doubling as scenery to a single chair that became everything from a bed to a battleground, the performance showed that creativity has no bounds.
We were thrilled to receive some amazing feedback from the festival’s appraiser, who called the performance “a hilarious, deeply tragic and completely original Romeo and Juliet with a joyous and razor-sharp ensemble.” He praised the teamwork, energy and clever touches throughout – and said the show had him seeing the play in a whole new light!
One of the real highlights of the evening was the music. We were lucky enough to include a beautiful track by Old Haberdasher, Arun Thavasothy, now a rising star in London’s music scene and a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His song perfectly captured the emotion of three key moments in the show. Arun was delighted we chose to use his work.
A huge well done to everyone involved for putting together such a memorable show. The cast brought energy, emotion and a real sense of fun to the stage, and we are already excited to see what they will bring to next year’s festival. Thank you to the amazing staff who continually support the Drama department at Habs, offering them amazing opportunities to open fantastic doors in the future!
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