A modern Cardiff love story from the team behind Iphigenia in Splott and Killology.

Romeo and Julie, at Sherman Theatre in April, is a modern Cardiff love story inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This major new play by Gary Owen, a co-production between Sherman Theatre and the National Theatre, is sure to be one of the theatrical highlights of 2023.

A modern Cardiff love story from the team behind Iphigenia in Splott and Killology

Romeo and Julie, at Sherman Theatre in April, is a modern Cardiff love story inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This major new play by Gary Owen, a co-production between Sherman Theatre and the National Theatre, is sure to be one of the theatrical highlights of 2023.

Romeo is a single dad hanging on tight. Julie is fighting to follow her dream of studying at Cambridge. Two Cardiff teens raised a few streets apart – but from entirely different worlds – crash into first love and are knocked off their feet. But at the crossroads to the rest of their lives, Julie’s family fears the worst in a world of unequal opportunity.

Romeo is a single dad hanging on tight. Julie is fighting to follow her dream of studying at Cambridge. Two Cardiff teens raised a few streets apart – but from entirely different worlds – crash into first love and are knocked off their feet. But at the crossroads to the rest of their lives, Julie’s family fears the worst in a world of unequal opportunity.

The production reunites the Olivier Award-winning partnership of writer Gary Owen and former Sherman Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan responsible for the modern classics Iphigenia in Splott, Killology and The Cherry Orchard (all of which premiered at the Sherman).

The production reunites the Olivier Award-winning partnership of writer Gary Owen and former Sherman Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan responsible for the modern classics Iphigenia in Splott, Killology and The Cherry Orchard (all of which premiered at the Sherman)

The cast includes Callum Scott Howells (It’s A Sin Channel 4, Cabaret West End) as Romeo and Rosie Sheehy (Bird Sherman Theatre, All’s Well That Ends Well RSC) as Julie, Catrin Aaron (Missing Julie Theatr Clwyd), Paul Brennen (Happy Valley BBC) and Anita Reynolds (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sherman Theatre).

The cast includes Callum Scott Howells (It’s A Sin Channel 4, Cabaret West End) as Romeo and Rosie Sheehy (Bird Sherman Theatre, All’s Well That Ends Well RSC) as Julie, Catrin Aaron (Missing Julie Theatr Clwyd), Paul Brennen (Happy Valley BBC) and Anita Reynolds (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sherman Theatre).

Designer Hayley Grindle returns to the Sherman following her work on Iphigenia in Splott. You might also have seen her spectacular sets for Tales of the Brothers Grimm and A Christmas Carol at the Sherman. The creative team also includes Lighting Designer Jack Knowles, Sound Designer Gregory Clarke and Staff Director Kwame Owusu.

Designer Hayley Grindle returns to the Sherman following her work on Iphigenia in Splott. You might also have seen her spectacular sets for Tales of the Brothers Grimm and A Christmas Carol at the Sherman. The creative team also includes Lighting Designer Jack Knowles, Sound Designer Gregory Clarke and Staff Director Kwame Owusu.

Romeo and Julie opens at the National Theatre on

14 February, before heading to the Sherman from 13 to 29 April. Tickets are £16 - £27, with £2 off for concessions and under 25s half price. There will be a Pay What You Feel Preview on 13 April with tickets available from £5.

Romeo and Julie opens at the National Theatre on 14 February, before heading to the Sherman from 13 to 29 April. Tickets are £16 - £27, with £2 off for concessions and under 25s half price. There will be a Pay What You Feel Preview on 13 April with tickets available from £5.

To book tickets visit the Sherman website (shermantheatre.co.uk) or call the Box Office on 029 2064 6900.

(shermantheatre.co.uk) or call the Box Office on 029 2064 6900.