ARLECCHINO & FELICITY - ROMEO & JULIET UNCHAINED.Inspired by Shakespeare and devised by Bottegavaga.Eccentric Felicity is determined to eternally mourn the fateful tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Never was there a story of more woe " until Arlecchino appears on the scene. Commedia dellarte meets Shakespeare. Cultures clash in a bid for the Bard. An incredible journey through Venetian masks brings new twists and turns to this iconic tale of star-crossed lovers. Will the course of true love ever run smooth? Is there a way out of this tragedy? Only Arlecchino can tell! Two versatile actors, masks, movement and music conjure up Venice today. This UK premiere reimagines Commedia dellarte for an international audience. Performed in English and Italian in a playfully bilingual story enjoyable for speakers of either language. Bottegavaga is Venice's premier Commedia dell'arte company, based in the city where Commedia dell'arte was first born. Trained in the crafts and skills of this traditional mask performance, the company reinvents Commedia for a contemporary audience. Bottegavaga is a venue and also offers actor training and workshops: website: www.bottegavaga.it.Arlecchino & Felicity trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b06HTZev78FAMILY & FRIENDS OFFER: GET 30% OFF WHEN YOU BUY 4 TICKETS. ADVANCE TICKETS BOUGHT VIA THIS WEBSITE ONLY.

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