This May, Come you Spirits will present a bold production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet at Darling Quarter Theatre and The Concourse, Chatswood.
Led by company founders Charles Mayer and Jo Bloom, and resident theatre company at The Concourse, Come you Spirits returns to Shakespeare’s classic to inspire connection and open the heart.
Set in a fractured, post-apocalyptic city shaped by fear and inherited conflict, this stripped-back production follows seven central characters including, Juliet, Romeo, Mercutio, the Nurse, Friar and Lord Capulet.
The production draws audiences into an immediate, intimate retelling – against a backdrop of rivalry and unrest, love emerges as a force of hope and defiance. This is a visceral theatrical experience. An original score, composed specifically for the production, weaves sound throughout to deepen the emotional journey.
Each performance begins with a shared breathing practice, inviting audiences to arrive fully and engage as participants, not spectators. A closing meditation offers space to reflect and reconnect.
Come you Spirits’ approach extends beyond the stage. Grounded in intention, the creative process integrates breathwork and sound practices to support performers through the play’s emotional intensity, fostering sustainability and care.
Timeless and urgent, Romeo & Juliet asks enduring questions: what are we willing to sacrifice for love, and what happens when the world we inherit is already at war? In this reimagining, those questions resonate powerfully with today’s audiences.
“A rollercoaster of love, fury, and beauty, that reminds us exactly why this tale, has captivated hearts for centuries.” – Sydney Arts Guide
Romeo & Juliet
Darling Quarter Theatre, 1 – 25 Harbour Street, Sydney
Season continues to 22 May 2026
Bookings: www.darlingharbour.com
The Lounge – The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Season: 28 – 30 May 2026
Bookings: www.theconcourse.com.au
For more information, visit: www.comeyouspirits.com for details.
Image: Come you Spirits presents Romeo & Juliet – photo by Syl Marie Photography