So Long As There's Verona

By Peter Stephenson

This is a children's comedy version of "Romeo and Juliet," originally written in 2011 as a Year 6 leavers' play. It can just as easily be used at any time of the year, as presented here in its Smashwords edition. It would suit Year 6 (approx age. 11), of course, but could be performed by Year 5 or Year 7. The play retains the essential Shakespeare storyline.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Peter Stephenson
• Release date: Jul 4, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476054018

Peter Stephenson

Writer, musician, composer.

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So Long As There's Verona

Based on a traditional Italian tale

Peter Stephenson

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2011, 2012 Peter Stephenson

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

Thank you for downloading this free ebook [play]. This edition is intended for schools and for educational purposes. Please note, though: that while it is free to download this ebook, and to use it for teaching purposes, it does not entitle you to produce this play without buying a Performance Licence. The price of a Licence is £5 (five) GBP per three nights. This pricing applies to schools, to children’s clubs run by schools, to drama charities and to community / inner-city drama clubs that are run by people passionate about theatre for children. Any other body should contact me via the website associated with this work to ask for a quote.

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So Long As There's Verona

Cast Of Characters

ESCALUS - the prince, quite serious, accepts the responsibility of his position, has to frequently rise above the typical man/woman to see the broader picture, which makes him a little lonely and one who is unable to join in, he is apart from everyone else.

PARIS - a dashing nobleman, kinsman to Escalus, a gentleman, a sword fighter, keen to find a wife, can come across as being a little bit oily, can sometimes get stressed a little too easily; an honourable man.

MERCUTIO - friend of Romeo, thinks fighting is the answer, but is not indiscriminate, feels he needs to demonstrate loyalty [that it's something which has to be constantly displayed], thinks he knows what ladies want, but he doesn't.

TYBALT - cousin to Juliet, very loyal to his family, misses fighting [as a solider] so much that he will actively seek fights and/or try to start them, sees things very much as black-and-white, but deep, deep down a good man.

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