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Amazingly sloppy: Romeo & Juliet, at Duke of York’s Theatre, reviewed

Plus: an ugly, cluttered, indecipherable Richard III at the Globe

Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (Juliet), Tom Holland (Romeo) and the rest of the cast in Jamie Lloyd’s cheerless new Romeo & Juliet. Credit: Marc Brenner  
issue 01 June 2024
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  • Romeo & Juliet

    Duke of York’s Theatre, until 3 August

  • Richard III

    Globe Theatre, until 3 August

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