Postmedia“ - production (is) on fire”“Wentworth, a skilled craftsman both on and behind the stage, draws from his gifted cast the finest and most clearly defined performances”“must-see theatre”

Toronto Star“ - shows passions both vivid and violent”“At the production’s heart is the freshness and credibility of the relationship between Sara Farb and Antoine Yared as the title characters.”“Seana McKenna’s Nurse is also pure joy”“a rare treat to see a Romeo and Juliet fall in love with the fresh credibility”

Globe and Mail“ - 3.5 out of 4 stars”“Wentworth uses the wooden thrust as it was meant to be used – fluidly, cinematically, scenes almost overlapping as cut quickly from one to the next.”“you feel as if you’re hearing it for the first time”“my heart ba-dum ba-dum ba-dum ba-dum ba-dummed along”“marvellous”“a perfect portrait of the nurse from Seana McKenna”“an accomplishment”

Broadway World“Sublime”“captivating from start to finish”“truly authentic”“never ceases to be moving and relatable”

Capital Critics Circle“ - a shining triumph at Stratford”“beautifully executed”“exciting production at the Festival Theatre is geared to evoke the magical bliss of young love but it’s also prepared to send an icicle through its heart.”“riveting”

National Post“ - unfolds handsomely”“a play written in a cascade of verbal styles…this production revels in them all”“thrilling”“delightful”“everything rings true: funny, moving, thrilling”“fresh”