We are now proud holders of one of the Hairline Highlight Awards for our production of Romeo & Juliet For all Time! This award is given annually to the top ten shows that Reviewers feel ‘stand head and shoulders’ above the others.

Victoria Grainger, Co-Director, Heart Productions:
“When we left Edinburgh at the end of our one week run, I felt extremely pleased at what we had achieved, and yet at the same time a bit disappointed. The shows had gone very well, and the audience reaction had been superb, but we had not seen any reviews. Since then we found out that there were in fact two reviews, both four stars – and now we have been given a Hairline Highlight Award!”

“The fact that this was given for bringing enjoyment to the audience makes it doubly rewarding, especially considering this is a new play and one that attempts to open up Shakespeare’s original tragedy for today’s audience.”

Although we didn’t actually win the Award, we felt very pleased to be nominated. The Fringe Reviewer who reviewed our performance of Romeo & Juliet For all Time said some very complimentary things about the play:

“But we had a lot of fun on the way … a fascinating tangent ... another hour of life …see if you can manage to right the wrongs. At every turn though, we were captivated by the convincing passion and sheer physicality of Lister and Robinson.”

“… new interpretations brought about solely by inflection, body language and superb acting from Polly Lister and Matt Robinson. Some of these contained hilarious moments …”

“I don't think I've ever seen such raw energy and physical commitment in a Fringe performance …This was a complex and very clever … new look at the play. Take your sharpest wits with you, and listen carefully, but also be prepared to be carried along by the pace, skill and style of the presentation.”

“The audience loved them - and showed it enthusiastically at the close.”