Romeo and Juliet in Prescott
R&J and Joni — St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
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- Company
- St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
- Venue
- Kinsmen Amphitheatre
- Location
- Prescott, Ontario
- Dates
- July 16, 2026 – August 8, 2026
- Season
- 2026
- Format
- adaptation
About
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival presents an adaptation that weaves together Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers with contemporary music and culture, running from July 16 through August 8, 2026 at Kinsmen Amphitheatre in Prescott, ON. The production explores how two teenagers from opposing families navigate instant, consuming love against a backdrop of family conflict and societal violence. This reimagining of Romeo and Juliet brings fresh perspective to Shakespeare's meditation on desire and fate.