Romeo and Juliet review – overbearing directorial stamp saved by Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe’s chemistry
At the Harold Pinter theatre in London, Robert Icke's production of Romeo and Juliet is making waves. While some directorial choices might be perceived as forceful, the true highlight and saving grace of the show comes from the undeniable chemistry shared between its young stars, Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe. Their performances beautifully capture the raw, uncompromising essence of first love, making the production compelling despite its more challenging aspects.
Sadie Sink, widely recognized for her role as Max Mayfield in the hit series Stranger Things, has made her highly anticipated West End debut in this play. Her appearance sparks a conversation about the growing trend of screen celebrities transitioning to the stage, especially when a prequel to her famous TV series is running concurrently just down the road at the Phoenix theatre. While this might lead some to label it as the "Netflixification" of the West End, it's important to remember that Sink began her career as a theatre actor, even earning a Tony nomination in the US for her role in John Proctor is the Villain.
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