Shakespeares Globe | 'O Romeo, Romeo!' (BSL) | Act II scene 2 | BSL and Spoken English | Romeo and Juliet (2024) @ShakespearesGlobe | Uploaded March 2024 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
'That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet!'
Felix Forde, playing the role of Juliet, Ashley Byam as Mercutio, and Mariéme Diouf portraying The Friar join students in performing in spoken and British Sign Language an excerpt from the famous balcony scene in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this scene, Juliet speaks a confession of love to herself and the stars... and to Romeo himself!
This speech was created as a teaching resource and a celebration of the fast-paced, 90-minute version of Romeo and Juliet is created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.
The Globe’s Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson (2023 Olivier Award-nominated Midsummer Mechanicals) directs Shakespeare’s timeless story of a broken society’s impact on young lives.
This production runs from 7 March – 13 April in the Globe Theatre: bit.ly/PSwDBRomeoAndJuliet24
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Become a groundling, tickets from £5: bit.ly/GlobeWhatsOn
Subscribe for scenes, interviews and more: bit.ly/ShakespearesGlobeYouTube
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ABOUT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
Shakespeare’s Globe is a world-renowned performing arts venue, cultural attraction and education centre located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK, and is home to the Globe Theatre and Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
‘And let us ... on your imaginary forces work.’
— Henry V, Prologue
Discover more: shakespearesglobe.com
#Shakespeare #BSL #BritishSignLanguage
'That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet!'
Felix Forde, playing the role of Juliet, Ashley Byam as Mercutio, and Mariéme Diouf portraying The Friar join students in performing in spoken and British Sign Language an excerpt from the famous balcony scene in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this scene, Juliet speaks a confession of love to herself and the stars... and to Romeo himself!
This speech was created as a teaching resource and a celebration of the fast-paced, 90-minute version of Romeo and Juliet is created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.
The Globe’s Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson (2023 Olivier Award-nominated Midsummer Mechanicals) directs Shakespeare’s timeless story of a broken society’s impact on young lives.
This production runs from 7 March – 13 April in the Globe Theatre: bit.ly/PSwDBRomeoAndJuliet24
_____________________
Become a groundling, tickets from £5: bit.ly/GlobeWhatsOn
Subscribe for scenes, interviews and more: bit.ly/ShakespearesGlobeYouTube
Watch Shakespeare On Demand with Globe Player: bit.ly/GlobePlayerTV
ABOUT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
Shakespeare’s Globe is a world-renowned performing arts venue, cultural attraction and education centre located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK, and is home to the Globe Theatre and Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
‘And let us ... on your imaginary forces work.’
— Henry V, Prologue
Discover more: shakespearesglobe.com
#Shakespeare #BSL #BritishSignLanguage
