By Nelle Lee
Devised, Developed and Directed by
Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee & Nick Skubij

Two pairs of students
not alike in diligence
in an average school classroom,
where we lay our scene.

On the brink of the year 12’s performing task, Lachlan and Nerys know they are onto a winner. Armed with their combined knowledge of the works of William Shakespeare, their fierce (albeit somewhat dorky) intelligence, acting talent that goes way beyond the typical grade 12 student and their trusty Shakespeare glossary, they simply can’t fail. 

Enter Jay and Rob – two enterprising cool kids without any interest in Shakespeare but who can see the advantages of teaming up with this pair of theatre-geeks to help boost their drama grade as they prepare to answer the question – Is Shakespeare still relevant?

As this foursome discuss, debate and rehearse their assignment, not only do they find themselves unraveling a few school yard rumors, but they become swept up into some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays including Othello, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, All’s Well That Ends Well, Titus Andronicus, The Taming of the Shrew, As You Like It, Macbeth, Hamlet and a few more… proving that Mr. Will definitely still knows how to shake 400 years on.

A fast paced, hilarious and compelling insight into the minds of high school students of today.

Featuring: Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee, Francesca Savige & Nick Skubij
Designer: Carolyn Taylor-Smith
Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes
Composer/ Sound Designer: Guy Webster
Dramaturg: Michael Futcher

Season: 19 - 29 May 2009
Performance Times:
Tue 19 May 10:00am, 6:30pm
Wed 20 May 10:00am, 1:00pm
Thu 21 May 10:00am, 1:00pm
Fri 22 May 10:00am, 1:00pm
Mon 25 May 10:00am, 1:00pm
Tue 26 May 10:00am, 6:30pm
Wed 27 May 10:00am, 1:00pm
Thu 28 May 10:00am
Fri 29 May 10:00am
Each show will include a 15 minute post show Q & A with the actors.

Venue: Roundhouse Theatre, Musk Ave Kelvin Grove Urban VillageWorkshops: Limited places are also available for 1 hour Shakespeare based workshops led by the cast after the performance. Click here for more information on the workshop or phone 07 3007 8600 to book your students (max. 50 participants per workshop)
Bookings: Roundhouse Theatre Box Office on 07 3007 8600

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