A SPECIAL outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers is to take place this Thursday (July 30) as part of Love Parks Week.

The performance of Romeo and Juliet will take place at the WaterWorks Nature Reserve in Leyton and is to be staged by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

It will include traditional costumes and music composed to complement the performance and audience members are invited to bring a picnic.

Refreshments will also be on sale but no seating is provided.

The performance begins at 7.30pm. Tickets prices are £12 for adults and £8 for children and concessions.

To purchase tickets, call 8988 7666 or for more information, visit leevalleypark.org.uk

Love Parks Week is a national campaign celebrating of parks and green spaces running from July 25 to August 2.