Romeo and Juliet opens in Johannesburg, then the Shakespeare Schools Festival kicks off in Cape Town
Romeo and Juliet is widely prescribed as a school set work, but there’s nothing like seeing the play performed onstage! This new production at Joburg Theatre is directed by Campbell Meas. Learn more about the cast here. Book through Webtickets.
Shakespeare for school learners doesn’t only have to be what’s on the curriculum . . . Now into its sixteenth year, the Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) is Africa’s largest youth theatre festival. It features primary and secondary schools, as well as independent youth drama groups, giving dynamic abridged performances of Shakespeare’s plays. From 6-23 May, almost forty participating ensembles will gather at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town to present their work. Book via Webtickets.
Watch this space for information about the Johannesburg and Durban events later this year!