Sport for Jove and Seymour Centre present
“Thou can’st not speak of that thou dost not feel...”
It takes a village to kill a child.
Experience a brand new production of this incredible play for young audiences from Sport for Jove Artistic Director, Damien Ryan.
The existential crisis facing our world today has triggered a deafening chorus of ‘How dare you!’ screamed from the heart of our planet’s youth. And it’s not just about climate issues. What can children teach us in their struggle to be heard?
Characterised by a true vision of today’s youth, Sport for Jove’s furiously energetic new production of Romeo and Juliet dazzled and moved thousands of students in 2022, with some of Australia’s most exciting young actors of Shakespeare taking on Juliet, Romeo, Paris, Mercutio, Benvolio, and Balthazar. Surrounded by an extraordinary group of experienced players, the young cast give this production an authenticity and honest rawness, a sense of danger and the genuine awkwardness of youth.
The production takes on the spirit of a filthy Italian opera, driven by love and heat, fights and fevers of the mind, and of course, by Shakespeare’s soaring poetry. We are carried to backcountry Verona, a profoundly insular town, trapped in cycles of tradition and vendetta, staring out at the future with moral pollution at its heart. Only its children’s courage to express themselves will bring change. With the mad blood stirring, two young lovers meet and set in motion the most iconic love story of all time, that of Juliet and her Romeo.
A thrilling introduction to Shakespeare for young audiences and such an important work for students to experience live.
Image credit: Kate Williams
"Ryan's theatrical flair and directorial flourishes... are his strongest since 2016's superlative Antigone."The Sydney Morning Herald
“Students watched with amazement, taking note of every detail of the production elements in preparation of their own theatre review for their Drama assessment task."Teacher, Oakhill College
"The [production] allowed the students to witness creativity played on stage, and understand the universal theme[s] that Shakespeare presents in various imaginable settings. Students learned that producing a Shakespearean play can be transformative and adaptable."Teacher, Oakhill College
Writer William Shakespeare
Director Damien Ryan
Producer Rob Jago
Lighting Designer Sophie Parker
Sound Designer Damien Ryan
Set Designer Damien Ryan
Costume Designer Bernadette Ryan
Fight Choreographer Scott Witt
Cinematographer Tristan Baker
Tickets
$30 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $30 for each additional teacher. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by Wed 7 Jun 2023.
Bookings
If you are a teacher looking to make a school booking for a date that is no longer available online for this event, please contact our Box Office directly via phone 02 9061 5344 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au.
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 7 to 11:
Stage 4 English, Drama.
Stage 5 English, Drama.
Stage 6 Preliminary English, Drama.
Detailed curriculum links can be found here.
Post-show Q&As
Join director, Damien Ryan, for a 15-minute Q&A following each daytime performance.
Workshops
Workshops can be organised through Sport for Jove. Please contact the team at info@sportforjove.com.au for further information.
Resources
Digital Student Resource Kits will be distributed following each performance. Kits include lesson activities, an analysis of the play, a detailed guide to this production, videos, photos and design insights.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2023 risk assessment information here.
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures for the general public and our safety measures for school groups.
York Theatre
| Wed 2 Aug | 11:30am |
|---|---|
| Thu 3 Aug | 11:30am |
| Fri 4 Aug | 11:30am |
| Sat 5 Aug | 7pm |
| Mon 7 Aug | 11:30am |
| Tue 8 Aug | 11:30am |
| Wed 9 Aug | 11:30am |
| Thu 10 Aug | 11:30am |
| Fri 11 Aug | 11:30am |
| Sat 12 Aug | 7pm |
| Mon 14 Aug | 11:30am |
| Tue 15 Aug | 11:30am |
| Wed 16 Aug | 11:30am |
| Thu 17 Aug | 10am |
| Fri 18 Aug | 11:30am |
120 minutes (no interval). 15-minute Q&A follows each daytime performance.
| School Student | $30 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | $30* |
| General Public | $30 |
$6 transaction fee applies for general public bookings. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
*One teacher free per 10 students; $30 for each additional teacher.
Subsidised tickets for all 2023 Sport for Jove Arts Education shows are available to low ICSEA and regional schools through Sport for Jove’s Universal Access Program.
To confirm your school’s eligibility and express interest in accessing subsidised tickets, please contact Sport for Jove directly at 02 8970 1921, or info@sportforjove.com.au.*
*Subsidised ticket eligibilty is determined directly by Sport for Jove, and not Seymour Centre. We kindly ask that you please only contact Sport for Jove directly at the above contacts regarding subsidy eligibility, or with any questions that you may have, and not the Seymour Centre Box Office.
Contains physical violence, coarse language, adult themes, sexual references, suicide, haze smoke, loud or sudden noises, and use of prop weapons. Photography prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
York Theatre
| Wed 2 Aug | 11:30am |
|---|---|
| Thu 3 Aug | 11:30am |
| Fri 4 Aug | 11:30am |
| Sat 5 Aug | 7pm |
| Mon 7 Aug | 11:30am |
| Tue 8 Aug | 11:30am |
| Wed 9 Aug | 11:30am |
| Thu 10 Aug | 11:30am |
| Fri 11 Aug | 11:30am |
| Sat 12 Aug | 7pm |
| Mon 14 Aug | 11:30am |
| Tue 15 Aug | 11:30am |
| Wed 16 Aug | 11:30am |
| Thu 17 Aug | 10am |
| Fri 18 Aug | 11:30am |
120 minutes (no interval). 15-minute Q&A follows each daytime performance.
| School Student | $30 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | $30* |
| General Public | $30 |
$6 transaction fee applies for general public bookings. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
*One teacher free per 10 students; $30 for each additional teacher.
Subsidised tickets for all 2023 Sport for Jove Arts Education shows are available to low ICSEA and regional schools through Sport for Jove’s Universal Access Program.
To confirm your school’s eligibility and express interest in accessing subsidised tickets, please contact Sport for Jove directly at 02 8970 1921, or info@sportforjove.com.au.*
*Subsidised ticket eligibilty is determined directly by Sport for Jove, and not Seymour Centre. We kindly ask that you please only contact Sport for Jove directly at the above contacts regarding subsidy eligibility, or with any questions that you may have, and not the Seymour Centre Box Office.
Contains physical violence, coarse language, adult themes, sexual references, suicide, haze smoke, loud or sudden noises, and use of prop weapons. Photography prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Writer William Shakespeare
Director Damien Ryan
Producer Rob Jago
Lighting Designer Sophie Parker
Sound Designer Damien Ryan
Set Designer Damien Ryan
Costume Designer Bernadette Ryan
Fight Choreographer Scott Witt
Cinematographer Tristan Baker
Tickets
$30 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $30 for each additional teacher. No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by Wed 7 Jun 2023.
Bookings
If you are a teacher looking to make a school booking for a date that is no longer available online for this event, please contact our Box Office directly via phone 02 9061 5344 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au.
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 7 to 11:
Stage 4 English, Drama.
Stage 5 English, Drama.
Stage 6 Preliminary English, Drama.
Detailed curriculum links can be found here.
Post-show Q&As
Join director, Damien Ryan, for a 15-minute Q&A following each daytime performance.
Workshops
Workshops can be organised through Sport for Jove. Please contact the team at info@sportforjove.com.au for further information.
Resources
Digital Student Resource Kits will be distributed following each performance. Kits include lesson activities, an analysis of the play, a detailed guide to this production, videos, photos and design insights.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2023 risk assessment information here.
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures for the general public and our safety measures for school groups.
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