A fast-paced comedy jukebox musical where teenagers find themselves in the world of Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo Sucks plays at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle on Thursday 22 October. It's a jukebox musical, which means the songs come from existing hits rather than being written from scratch for the show, and it's built around a fast-paced comedy tone.
The story puts a group of teenagers inside the world of Romeo and Juliet, so it's Shakespeare meeting teenage drama. If you've ever felt like your own life was a bit of a soap opera, you'll recognise the ground it covers: the high stakes, the misunderstandings, and the kind of drama that feels like the end of the world when you're in the middle of it. The jukebox side of things means the music does a fair bit of the heavy lifting, with the songs carrying the emotion and the comedy running through the dialogue.
It's a comedy, so the focus is on the laughs rather than the tragedy. The fast pace keeps things moving, and the whole thing is framed around that clash between a classic play and the chaos of being a teenager. If you're not one for the slow, heavy side of theatre, this is more of a night out than a night in the stalls.
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All the details are on the Civic Theatre website, where you can find tickets and times. The show runs on 22 October at the Civic, so if you're around Newcastle that week, it's a good one to keep on the radar.
