Backyard Cinema brings Romeo + Juliet to Alexandra Palace Theatre this summer
Backyard Cinema are to bring Romeo + Juliet to Alexandra Palace Theatre this summer.
After seven years of sold out shows at the Union Chapel, Islington, the show will return to London this year at the new venue from 30 May – 4 June.
It sees Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 1996 film Romeo + Juliet reimagined for the stage with a choir bringing the soundtrack to life performing versions of the famous movie soundtrack before, during and after the screening, including Young Hearts, Everybody’s Free and Kissing You.
With over 100,000 tickets sold so far since its launch in 2016, the show also features four additional classic soundtrack songs performed by the choir, including; You and Me Song, Local God, and Doves Cry.
Dominic Davis, founder and CEO of Backyard Cinema, said: “It has been amazing to bring this show to so many people over the years, I still get goosebumps every time I watch it. As soon as I saw the rustic setting of the Alexandra Palace Theatre, I knew it would be the perfect location, it already looks like the theatre from the film, even before we enhanced it with Neon Crosses, candle lit aisles and giant stained glass windows featuring Leo himself!
“Alexandra Palace has recently undergone a huge refurbishment and comes with all the trimmings including theatre seating, street food, all important theatre snacks and drinks you can enjoy while watching the performance. This is date night on steroids!”
For more information and tickets, visit backyardcinema.co.uk/london
