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Joe Calarco’s electrifying interpretation of the legendary star-crossed lovers is nothing short of excellence. While mainly recited in its original Shakespearean form, Calarco brings a fresh take on the tragedy, through a modern setting and intertwining of a queer narrative.

Reading Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco’s queer play Shakespeare’s R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue. 

Joe Calarco’s queer drama is heading to Reading Rep Theatre this autumn

The Reading Rep Theatre production will be directed by Paul Stacey.

An Olympic marathon runner is the latest to make the transition to triathlon, starting this weekend in Sunderland.

SLX supports GSA spring season Thursday, 25 February 2021 The programme features a total of six live productions across two venues UK - SLX, technical supplier to theatre, broadcast and live events, will support and supply Surrey-based Guildford School of Acting (GSA) with its ambitious spring season, which is set to see a total of six live productions across two venues, all available digitally by booking at https://gsauk.org/events. The Production Arts Centre (PATS) is set to host Hamlet, ...

Tributes paid after tragic death of kind, compassionate dad David Mannion Caistor dad-of-three David was a dedicated family man and had many friends in the running community Ashley Franklin Tributes have been paid to a dad-of-three from Caistor after police confirmed his tragic death on Saturday. David Mannion was the subject of a missing persons appeal by Lincolnshire Police on Friday, who had last been seen in the Cadney and Hibaldstow area on the afternoon of February 11. Chris Robey, one of...

Farmer loses four stone to run marathon for charity >More in © John Rainsforth A Lincolnshire farmer who lost four stone in weight has run a marathon in less than four hours – helping to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Charles Anyan only took up running nine months ago after his local swimming pool was forced to close during the first coronavirus lockdown. He completed the marathon in 3hrs 53min 41sec on Saturday (23 January) a...