From: Gulb Marketing

Sent: 09 September 2014 15:23

Subject: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Gulbenkian

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Custom/Practice and the Corn Exchange Newbury present

Shakespeare?s Romeo and Juliet
Directed by Rae Mcken in collaboration with Kenrick ?H2O? Sandy and composer Michael ?Mikey J? Asante.

Mon 29 & Tue 30 Sep 7.30pm, Wed 1 Oct 2pm & 7.30pm

Street Dance version of Romeo and Juliet

Set amongst the princes and nobles of Verona, this dynamic new production of Shakespeare?s Romeo and Juliet from Custom/Practice combines the purity and beauty of Shakespeare?s original text with entrancing contemporary street dance. Don?t miss this fantastic performance at Gulbenkian on Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 September at 7.30pm and Wednesday 1 October at 2pm & 7.30pm.

Caught between the long-running and bitter feud of their families, the Montagues and the Capulets, the star-crossed lovers must fight against the odds in this much-loved and powerful tale of forbidden romance, jealousy and betrayal.

Directed by Rae Mcken (Artistic Director, Custom/Practice), in collaboration with choreographer Kenrick ?H20? Sandy and composer Michael ?Mikey J? Asante from the Olivier award-winning hip-hop dance company, Boy Blue.

This dazzling and innovative version of the unforgettable classic is a must see for newcomers to Shakespeare and regular theatregoers alike.

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Shakespeare?s Romeo and Juliet will be at Gulbenkian on Mon 29 Sep ? Wed 1 Oct. Tickets are ?12 / Student ?8; Tuesday?s performance will be followed by Q&A with the company. For information and tickets please visit www.thegulbenkian.co.uk, or call 01227 769075.

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Press Contact:

For interviews please contact: Rebecca Loudon info_at_custompractice_dot_co_dot_uk

For more information, press tickets and images please contact Jess Thomas, Marketing Officer, 01227 769075, j.l.thomas_at_kent_dot_ac_dot_uk or visit our press site for images: http://www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/about-us/press/index.html

About Gulbenkian

Gulbenkian is a key part of the University of Kent?s Arts Centre offering innovative, engaging and high quality arts activity for and with the public, staff and students. It provides a key role in delivering the University of Kent?s commitment to Public Engagement proving an interface between the University and the local and wider community Gulbenkian has a particular commitment to the creative empowerment of children and young people and talent development.