Gone is the tragedy in this vivacious and hilarious retelling of Romeo And Juliet. While still following the broad strokes of the original play, Rubbish RomeoAnd Juliet transforms the familiar tale into a family-friendly farce filled with slapstick and crazy props (sausage rolls, anyone?).

It deftly moves between Shakespeare’s words and Essex slang, and while a few jokes are a tad too cringe-inducing to really land, the majority are side-splittingly funny; particularly enjoyable was the decision to play Paris, Juliet’s fiancé, as a French stereotype. 

As fun as the script is, Rubbish Romeo And Juliet’s success is mainly down to the tremendous energy brought by the three-strong cast. Their physical comedy is fantastic, and even more so their onstage chemistry, bouncing off each other (and the audience) at lightning speed. Striking the perfect balance of random and witty, Rubbish Romeo And Juliet is sure to entertain audience members of all ages.

Rubbish Romeo And Juliet, Pleasance Courtyard, 17, 21–28 August, 10.35am.