William Shakespeare; Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's source for the play.

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William Shakespeare; Romeo and Juliet; coursework.

Shakespeare’s source for the play.

Romeo and Juliet had been popular for more than a hundred years by the time Shakespeare wrote his play. The story had appeared as far back as 1467. This told of secret lovers, a killing, banishment, a helpful friar, and a marriage rival.

I n Shakespeare’s version, it is the adults who must accept responsibility for the fate of their young!

History of the play.

“Romeo and Juliet” was first performed at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London around 1594. It has been recorded that it was performed many times, making it one of the big successes of the decade. In 1599, the Second Quarto was printed. It is thought to be the version that was taken from Shakespeare’s own handwritten manuscript.

The play, and the legend of love that the play has become, have been astonishingly popular. Its stage history reveals a nearly unbroken chain of performances for more than three and a half centuries. It has inspired, music, opera, ballet, literature, musical, comedy and film.

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Introduction to Romeo and Juliet essay.

Welcome to the Avis Theatre Company and congratulations on your successful audition for roles in our production of Romeo and Juliet, Act1 scene5.

I need to explain to you how I need you to play your parts. But before I do, I need you to listen carefully while I give you some information about the play as a whole so that you can put our scene into context.

Please don’t make notes- I will give you a copy of my talk later.

Romeo and Juliet was written by ...

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