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STET Open Air: Romeo and Juliet

Globe Ensemble Berlin

How do we want to live and whom may we love?

STET shakes up Shakespeare’s best-known tragedy during their yearly Open Air performance in Wassenaar. German Theatre company Globe Ensemble Berlin will perform their English spoken, modern production of Romeo and Juliet at the estate of Raadhuis de Paauw on September 11th and 12th.

In Shakespeare’s probably most played tragedy, the love of a young couple tears open old wounds that were never healed – and thus brings to light what could be possible, namely the rapprochement of the hostile families. But peace without sacrifice seems impossible. In this play, utopia and illusion collide cruelly. The struggle of the young generation to show that this does not have to be the case, that utopias can be realised without losses, captivates the audience and touches hidden longings. But who will win in the end? The old or the young? The utopia or the illusion?

Director Christian Leonard has transferred this classical production into a theatrical experience for the present. Making Globe Berlin’s Romeo & Juliet a play in the best folk theater tradition full of linguistic richness, fast-paced battle scenes and intoxicating music.

Dates, Venues & Tickets

Raadhuis De Paauw
11 September 2021 19:30 | doors open: 17:30

12 September 2021 19:30 | doors open: 17:30

Regular tickets: €27.50

CJP / student / under 16: €15.00

Running time

2 hours with a 20 minute interval

Practical information

Picnic

We have once again invited the Kaas en Worst food truck to provide refreshments before and during the performance. Please also feel free to bring a hamper full of sandwiches, tea and snacks to have your own picnic during the show. Doors open at 17:30!

The show goes on…

Rain or shine the show will go on so we advise all visitors to bring practical clothing and waterproofs just in case. Umbrella’s are not allowed.

Covid certificate

To visit this show, we ask you to show a QR code as proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test results. Please also bring a valid ID. For more info, visit the government website.

Accessibility

Most parts of the Raadhuis De Paauw are wheelchair accessible, although please be aware that the show takes place on a grass field. If you want to visit this event by wheelchair, please contact our productions manager Berta Cussó at production@theenglishtheatre.nl so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.

Any other quesions about the accessibility of our show(s)? Feel free to contact us.

This show is accessible for ages from around 10-12+. Please be aware that while this show does not contain any profanity or nudity it is a full length production. We therefore leave it up to parent’s discretion whether to bring children above 10-12+.

Rainbow Corner Books

Mobile bookshop Rainbow Corner Bookshop will be present during the play. They specialise in children’s books, both fiction and non-fiction. You can buy their books in the location, or order now from their website or by email and collect on the days of the show. If you pre-order, please use ‘Stet’ as a reference in their orders. www.rainbowcornerbooks.com