The Shakespeare Theatrical Universe presents 'Ophelia' and 'Mercutio'
Sunday August 14th 2022, 19:30BST
Reading Abbey Ruins
Double Bill Shakespeare
Shakespeare's plays retold from one character's scenes using the original play text to raise money for the homeless with New Beginnings Reading. These productions are their complete stories.
Raising Money for New Beginnings Reading
New Beginnings Reading is a homeless charity based in Reading, UK.
Our aims are the prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of persons in Reading and the Greater Berkshire area who are in need due to social or economic reasons, regardless of their religion or belief. This includes (but is not limited to) providing clothing, food, essential items, temporary accommodation, sign-posting to other support services and assistance with independent living. The charity promotes social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people in Reading from becoming socially excluded and relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
Cast
Ophelia - Sophia Priolo
Hamlet - Matthew Rowan
Guildernstern - Heidi Steel
Rosencrantz - Lola Beal
Laertes - Reece Lewis
Gertrude - Noelle Adames
Polonius - Maggi Veltre
Claudius - Sue Whyte
Mercutio - Ant Henson
Benvolio - Lola Beal
Romeo - Matthew Rowan
Juliet - Heidi Steel
Tybalt - Sophia Priolo
Nurse - Noelle Adames
Capulet - Sue Whyte
Director - Gavin Leigh
Producer - Charlotte Cline
Fight Choreographer - Sophia Priolo