Trial of Romeo

Gray's Inn, London

Shakespeare Schools Festival put Romeo on trial in an unforgettable fundraising evening.

Romeo and Benvolio were found not guilty by an overwhelming majority when Shakespeare's great love story was reimagined as a gripping courtroom drama at this one-of-a-kind theatrical event in the grand surroundings of Gray's Inn.

An all-star cast of witnesses, including Jenny Agutter as Nurse and Philip Pullman as the Friar, were questioned on the stand by top criminal barristers, Anthony Arlidge QC, John Kelsey-Fry QC, Clare Montgomery QC and Ron Thwaites QC, in front of High Court Judge, Sir Michael Burton.

A huge thank you to all of those who donated on the night. All proceeds will support Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF), helping us to inspire and empower thousands of young people every year, engaging them in education and life by enabling them to perform Shakespeare at a professional theatre. Watch our film at www.ssf.uk.com/about-us to learn more.