Romeo and Juliet in Southwark

Synopsis: Radio drama written by Georgia Fitch in collaboration with pupils from an inner-London school and the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre education department. Set in London’s Southwark, Stephen’s (Mohammed George) and Jessica’s (Petra Letang) cross-racial love affair is played out in a performance of Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe.
Series: Drama on 3
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: race relations; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Multicultural casting; Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre; School productions

Director

Marc Beeby

Writer

Georgia Fitch; William Shakespeare

Contributor

Georgia Fitch

Cast