Nicholai La Barrie's production of Romeo and Juliet opens at Manchester’s Royal Exchange, October 20.
The fiery retelling of Shakespeare’s love story runs to November 18 and encapsulates the hope and tragedy of love, the power to make change even when everything feels impossible.
Inspired by young people and visits to schools across Greater Manchester, La Barrie’s production embraces the city’s ability to wear its heart on its sleeve.
Taking on the role of Romeo is Manchester actor Conor Glean, last seen at the Exchange in Mother Courage And Her Children. Juliet is Shalisha James-Davis—Paige Alcott in the BBC drama Casualty.