Mercutio

Phil Cumbus [Mercutio] in the Globe's 2009 Production of Romeo and Juliet

Phil Cumbus [Mercutio]. Photo: Claire Newman-Williams

Romeo and Juliet (2009)

Phil Cumbus

Philip trained at RADA. Previous work at Shakespeare’s Globe: The Merchant of Venice and Holding Fire. Other theatre credits includes: The Man Who Had All the Luck (Edinburgh Lyceum), A month in the country, Vincent in Brixton (Salisbury Playhouse), Edward II (BAC), The Seagull (Northcott Exeter), The Duchess of Malfi (West Yorkshire Playhouse), In Praise of Love (Minerva Theatre Chichester), Great Expectations (Cheek by Jowel/RSC), The Fence (The Wrestling School), The Little Mermaid (Sphinx Theatre Company) and The Soldier (Edinburgh Fringe). Television includes: My Hero, Hope and Glory and A Touch of Frost.

Actor's Bulletins

Rehearsal Notes: Week 1

This is the second bulletin from Mercutio (Phil Cumbus). It covers Phil's first week of rehearsals, his developing sense of Mercutio's character, key relationships and dance rehearsals. ...

Rehearsal Notes: Pre-rehearsal

This is the first bulletin from Mercutio (Phil Cumbus). It covers Phil's experiences of Shakespeare and work leading up to the first day of rehearsals on this production. ...

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