the lovers in reverse

Celebrate the magic of the bard with this special concert celebrating 400 years of his incredible writings, plays and influence. Featuring scores inspired by Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra conducted by Bramwell Tovey, Shakespeare at the Bowl is created in collaboration with Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and includes some of his greatest love scenes as interpreted by some of the Royal Shakespeare Company's most illustrious and shining actors.

Directed by Iqbal Khan, the luminous Janie Dee will lead the cast as Cleopatra and Beatrice, alongside performances from Simon Paisley-Day, (Antony and Benedick), Brendan O'Hea, (Enobarbus and Mercurio), Cassie Layton, (Charmain and Juliet) and Tom Kanji, (Eros and Romeo).

Program

Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op 11
Schmitt: Antoine et Cleopatre Suite No. 1
Berlioz: Romeo et Juliette: Queen Mab Scherzo
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture