The world famous Globe Theatre Company is coming to Wadham College, Oxford from tomorrow (Saturday) for a six-day run of Romeo and Juliet.

A small troupe in period costumes will perform Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers in the stunning setting of the college. It's the first time in 400 years that a group of actors has gone on tour with a Shakespeare play from the Globe Theatre in London.

They will be performing in 'a collection of the UK's most picturesque and historically resonant settings'. As a climax to the tour, they will present a one-off performance at the 'home of cricket', Lords.

For those who prefer their Shakespeare not to drag, this is stripped-down version of the Bard's classic love story, true to the old principles of touring theatre.

Dominic Dromgoole, Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, says: "The Globe was born out of a touring company culture, and that culture remained vital to it while it flourished. We are delighted to be exploring again the tradition of taking Shakespeare into non-theatrical spaces."

For further information, contact the Oxford Shakespeare Company on 0870 609 2231.