Creation Theatre announces innovative gameplay production of ROMEO & JULIET

Creation Theatre, in partnership with Watford Palace Theatre, will present an expansive multi-platform digital production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from 12-23 May 2021.

The immersive, fast paced and intimate show mixes live performance, pre-recorded scenes and choose-your-own-adventure style gameplay, putting the audience at the very heart of the action.

Fate and destiny skills will be put to the test upon entering Verona. Audiences will find themselves at the Capulet party, caught up in the drama they will journey through a multitude of different theatrical pathways and unlock secret moments and experiences. With at least one hundred possible variations, individuals will decide outcomes and see a unique and enthralling show influenced by their choices.

Romeo & Juliet marks Creation Theatre’s 9th online production but this will be the first that operates across a multitude of technologies and utilises different digital platforms.

Director Natasha Rickman said: “Digital theatre is now its own art form. The multiverse format is so freeing and the fact that our actors can perform multiple versions of scenes which can be viewed simultaneously by people all over the world is hugely exciting. Plus, for this special production we have amassed a hugely talented cast, which includes some of the UK’s leading Shakespearean actors.”

The 13-strong cast includes RSC Associate Artist Katy Stephens, Sebastian Capitan Viveros, Clare Humphrey and Dharmesh Patel (who is also one of Creation Theatre’s Rep actors), alongside Kofi Dennis, Annabelle Terry, Graeme Rose, Vera Chok, Viss Elliot Savafi, Giles Stoakley, Andy Owens, Harmony Rose Bremner and Lola Boulter.

The production features design by Ryan Dawson Laight and Movement Director Simon Pittman (Creative Associate at Frantic Assembly) choreographs the dance and fight scenes especially for the medium.

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