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| 19 June 2013 |
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| Tale of Star-crossed Lovers Will Appeal to Theatre Lovers 18 July 2012 Romeo and Juliet, one of the greatest love stories ever told, will be performed in Solitude Park, Banbridge on Thursday 26 July at 7.30pm by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Shakespeare’s tragic tale of love and tragedy will appeal to all ages and families throughout the district and beyond are invited to pack a picnic and come along to enjoy this free outdoor event, which is being hosted by Banbridge District Council. This literary classic was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and is one of his most frequently performed plays today. Set in the Italian city of Verona, it tells the story of two feuding families, the Capulets and the Montagues. From different classes, this is the tale of two children of those families who after meeting begin an illicit romance knowing that if they were discovered, their families would disapprove. When fate conspires against them, Juliet decides to fake her death, only to be discovered by Romeo, who promptly takes his own life. When Juliet awakes to find Romeo dead alongside her, she kills herself with his dagger. Ironically, the Capulets and Montagues unite in their shared grief. Contact: Leisure and Development Department Banbridge District Council T: 028 4066 0605 |
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