13 June – 17 July, 2025
Ben Power’s A Tender Thing offers a deeply moving reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, exploring love not as a fleeting passion but as a lifelong journey.
Romeo and Juliet, Reimagined
What if the world’s most famous lovers had grown old together? Tony Award-winner Ben Power (The Lehman Trilogy) masterfully reshapes Shakespeare’s original text, weaving a poignant tale of enduring love, loss, and devotion. First staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this version of Romeo and Juliet reveals the profound connection that only a lifetime together can create.
PERFORMANCES: Launceston, Bridport & Scottsdale
Thank you to Luca Schild Photography for our awesome photos!
CREATIVE TEAM:
- DIRECTOR: Angela Witcher
- STAGE & TECH MANAGER: Amanda Sutherland
- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Annah-Rose Hales
- SOUND & LIGHTING ASSISTANT: Austin Wallis
CAST:
- ROMEO – Jan Gluszyk
- JULIET – Racheal Leigh
