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Romeo and Juliet: a tale that is renowned for its generous share of love and tragedy.
Luckily enough, my year cohort at Riverside School and I had the opportunity to go and see an amazing production. Of the three May performances, I attended twice and each time it got ten times better. Everyone was expecting the classical, clichéd Romeo and Juliet. Instead we were met with a wonderfully modern twist, crowd interaction, unscripted funny moments and, overall, a play that really delivered. The performance masterfully mixed the darker, more violent, themes with the universal ones of love and intimacy. With songs ranging from classical to modern pop, it was totally reimagined and reworked perfectly to create a bold captivating atmosphere. Personally, my favourite part was right after the interval. This was a key moment where the play has taken a seriously dramatic turn and the atmosphere goes from being uplifting and light to ominous and sorrowful; the atmosphere one would expect to find within a Shakespearian play.
A major part of our GCSE is different perspectives and how one might interpret a play. I can say, for sure, that watching a live performance of a play we had read and analysed over and over really brought the story to life. My views shifted dramatically, giving me a completely fresh perspective on the play. This is one that now piques my interest, as seeing it live was such a unique experience. To make it even better, the school heavily subsidised the cost of the ticket, from what is already cheap, to almost nothing. And in future, the school should indeed carry out trips like this one due to the significant enjoyment and education involved. Your child will benefit greatly from such a splendid and enlightening trip.
By Kieran Murphy, Year 10