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Character in Romeo and Juliet
Mercutio (/mɜːrˈkjuːʃioʊ/ mur-KEW-shee-oh; Italian: Mercuzio [merˈkuttsjo]) is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's 1597 tragedy, Romeo and Juliet
Mercutio
Cast of the Shakespeare tragedy
households; Prince Escalus, the city's ruler, and his kinsmen, Count Paris and Mercutio; and various unaffiliated characters such as Friar Laurence and the Chorus
Characters in Romeo and Juliet
Characters_in_Romeo_and_Juliet
Tragedy by William Shakespeare
the plot by developing a number of supporting characters, in particular Mercutio and Paris. Believed to have been written between 1591 and 1595, the play
Romeo_and_Juliet
Catchphrase from Romeo and Juliet
approaching, Mercutio declares: MERCUTIO: A plague o' both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me: I have it, And soundly too: your houses! Mercutio, dying
A_plague_o'_both_your_houses!
Fairy in English literature
in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, in which the character Mercutio famously describes her as "the fairies' midwife", a miniature creature
Queen_Mab
Character in Romeo and Juliet
in the popular story Reynard the Fox, a point of mockery in the play. Mercutio repeatedly calls Tybalt "prince of cats", in reference to his sleek, yet
Tybalt
2008 Doctor Who episode
"Planet of the Ood" is the third episode of the fourth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One
Planet_of_the_Ood
1996 film directed by Baz Luhrmann
encounters the Montagues and Mercutio at the beach. Romeo then comes and attempts to make peace, but Tybalt assaults him. Mercutio intervenes and batters Tybalt
Romeo_+_Juliet
American actor (born 1963)
Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He went on to appear as Mercutio in Romeo+Juliet (1996) and Link in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions
Harold_Perrineau
Rwandan-Scottish actor (born 1992)
Theatre and was nominated for an Ian Charleson Award for his performance as Mercutio in a 2014 production of Romeo & Juliet at HOME arts centre. For his breakout
Ncuti_Gatwa
2025 American musical film
Tayla Parx as Rosaline Dan Fogler as The Apothecary Nicholas Podany as Mercutio Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Tybalt Rupert Graves as Prince Escalus Iara del Bustio
Juliet_&_Romeo_(film)
English pop band
tweeted that he had quit the band "to pursue my own music with my band Mercutio", while Spandau bass player Martin Kemp confirmed there were no further
Spandau_Ballet
2001 musical by Gérard Presgurvic
Mercutio takes up the challenge and is mortally wounded. Driven by guilt, grief, and youthful-hotheadedness, Romeo kills Tybalt (Mort de Mercutio).
Roméo_et_Juliette_(musical)
Character in Romeo and Juliet
appearance of Mercutio in I.iv, he and Mercutio become more closely aligned until III.i. In that scene, he drags the fatally wounded Mercutio offstage, before
Benvolio
2013 film by Carlo Carlei
Romeo sneaks into a party at the Capulets' with Benvolio and his friend, Mercutio, hoping to see Rosaline. Instead, Romeo sees Juliet Capulet and falls in
Romeo_&_Juliet_(2013_film)
English actor (born 1953)
was educated at Christ's Hospital and Manchester University. He played Mercutio for the Royal Shakespeare Company, in 1983. From 1985 to 1986, he played
Roger_Allam
English actor (1943–2026)
Come (Johnny Hobnails), RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon, 1974 Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio), RSC, Straford-upon-Avon, 1976, and Aldwych Theatre, London, 1977 Troilus
Michael_Pennington
Australian actor (born 1948)
one of whom is the Scottish actress Georgia King. First Season (1980/81) Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (Ron Daniels, RST, Aldwych) Second Season (1982/83)
Jonathan_Hyde
New Zealand actor (born 1989)
attended Aranui High School. In 2007, he won best actor for his role as Mercutio in the school's production of Romeo and Juliet. Hema Taylor was first seen
Pana_Hema_Taylor
1935 ballet by Sergei Prokofiev
Juliet Konstantin Sergeyev, Romeo Robert Gerbek, Tybalt Andrei Lopukhov, Mercutio In 1955, Frederick Ashton choreographed a production of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo_and_Juliet_(Prokofiev)
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
Anarchy v t e William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Characters Romeo Juliet Mercutio Tybalt Benvolio Friar Laurence Nurse Paris Rosaline Queen Mab Sources The
William_Shakespeare
English actor (born 1987)
(2012–13) and That Dirty Black Bag for AMC, and his other film roles include Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (2013), Electricity (2014), Love, Rosie (2014) and Drunk
Christian_Cooke
Character in Romeo and Juliet
in Verona. He also introduces characters corresponding to Shakespeare's Mercutio, Tybalt, and Paris, though the latter is only referred to as il conte di
Count_Paris
1968 film by Franco Zeffirelli
Romeo's best friend, Mercutio, to fight Tybalt instead. Despite Romeo's efforts to stop the fight, Tybalt mortally wounds Mercutio, who curses both the
Romeo_and_Juliet_(1968_film)
2003 novel by Nick Sagan
nine other students: Jasmine, Mercutio, Pandora, Simone, Isaac, Lazarus, Vashti, Tyler, Champagne, and Fantasia. Fan, Mercutio, Hal, and Tyler are known as
Idlewild_(novel)
English actor (born 1993)
Winterling by Oxford Playhouse, Subtle in The Alchemist by Arcola Theatre, and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet by Southwark Playhouse. From 2022 to 2024, Suter starred
Leo_Suter
Twitter adaptation of Romeo and Juliet
cardboard factory. He does not seem to have many close friends besides Mercutio, but is enjoying the moments with him to the fullest. He seems very quiet
Such_Tweet_Sorrow
Character in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
revived the production with Maurice Evans as Romeo and Ralph Richardson as Mercutio the following year. Peggy Ashcroft was one of the most well-known Juliets
Juliet
1936 film by George Cukor
Capulets intensify. Mercutio, Romeo's close friend, is killed by Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. In a fit of rage, Romeo avenges Mercutio's death by killing Tybalt
Romeo_and_Juliet_(1936_film)
Character in Romeo and Juliet
ugly by Mercutio, who urges the Nurse's servant Peter to fetch her fan quickly, "to hide her face; for her fan's the fairer face." Mercutio also mentions
Nurse_(Romeo_and_Juliet)
Scottish actor (born 1971)
as Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice, Edgar in King Lear, and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. In 1995, Tennant appeared at the Royal National Theatre
David_Tennant
American actor
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble. He had a role as Mercutio in the musical Juliet & Romeo. He has English heritage through his mother
Nicholas_Podany
English chemist and perfumer
in later editions of The Art of Perfumery, invented the character named Mercutio Frangipani. According to Piesse, Frangipani was a botanist who was on board
George William Septimus Piesse
George_William_Septimus_Piesse
1867 opera by Charles Gounod
Juliette, who appears with her father. Roméo, Mercutio, Benvolio and their friends enter, disguised, and Mercutio sings a ballad about Queen Mab, after which
Roméo_et_Juliette
American actress, writer, and producer
Best Actress in a Play. She returned to Broadway playing the dual role of Mercutio and Friar in a revival of William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo
Gabby_Beans
British actor (born 1977)
Two Cities Sydney Carton BBC Radio 4 4 episodes 2012 Romeo and Juliet Mercutio BBC Radio 3 Twelfth Night Orsino BBC Radio 3 2013 Imo and Ben Benjamin
Paul_Ready
Figure of speech: an unfinished sentence
occurs at the agitated climax of Mercutio's "Queen Mab" speech, resulting in a calming intervention by Romeo: Mercutio. This is the hag, when maids lie
Aposiopesis
American actor
Globe Theater. The film was scheduled for a 2014 release. He portrayed Mercutio in the 2013 Broadway revival of Romeo and Juliet, directed by David Leveaux
Christian_Camargo
British actor (1943–2019)
Theatre company in 1966. His first notable screen role was in 1968 as Mercutio in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet; he was nominated for a BAFTA Award
John_McEnery
British actor (born 1985)
2018–2019 Benidorm Live Liam Conroy UK Tour 250 shows 2021 Romeo and Juliet Mercutio Shakespeare's Globe 2022 Henry VIII Henry VIII 2024–2025 Cabaret The Emcee
Adam_Gillen
2006 film by Phil Nibbelink
that direction. When he arrives, Mercutio mocks him as well. Romeo rushes to aid his friend, but after a struggle Mercutio falls off the cliff where Juliet
Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss
Romeo_&_Juliet:_Sealed_with_a_Kiss
American actor (born 1973)
of Bette & Boo (2007) Sold (2011) as Michael Romeo and Juliet (2013) as Mercutio Pocatello (2014) (Playwrights Horizons) Readings Truth or Consequences
T._R._Knight
British actor (born 1987)
streamed on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. In 2021 he played Mercutio in the National Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet, made for television
Fisayo_Akinade
English actor (born 1981)
continued his Shakespearean roles by performing in Romeo and Juliet as Mercutio in a national tour culminating at the Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2004.
O-T_Fagbenle
Actress from Northern Ireland
Princess Jill Waterfront Hall, Belfast 2005 Romeo and Juliet Juliet and Mercutio Volcano Theatre Company 2003 A life of the Mind Sally Royal Welsh College
Niamh_McGrady
Non-speaking characters in plays
daughters, beauteous sisters, and lovely nieces" is listed "Mercutio and his brother Valentine". Mercutio appears on stage regularly until his death in act 3
Ghost_character
Wording that is devised to be understood in two ways
Thou wilt fall backward when thou hast more wit"; or is told the time by Mercutio: "for the bawdy hand of the dial is now upon the prick of noon"; and in
Double_entendre
Canadian actor (born 1958)
Hamlet Much Ado About Nothing (1991), Benedick Romeo and Juliet (1992), Mercutio Measure for Measure (1992), Angelo A Midsummer Night's Dream (1993), Oberon
Colm_Feore
British actor (born 1978)
Cornwall, the best [he] [had] ever seen". In 2006, Yusef's performance as Mercutio in Bill Bryden's Romeo and Juliet at the Birmingham Rep was heralded as
Anatol_Yusef
Australian actor (born 1993)
Sydney Theatre Company, alongside Cate Blanchett. He also appeared as Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet for the Shakespeare Youth Festival. Hunter made his American
Louis_Hunter
English actor
William Hogarth in Nick Dear's The Art of Success in 1986–87. He played Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet for the RSC at Stratford and was a member of the National
Michael_Kitchen
American actor (1882–1942)
were unwilling to employ him, but MGM risked casting him in the role of Mercutio in their 1936 film Romeo and Juliet. To minimize disruption to the schedule
John_Barrymore
Canadian actor (born 1964)
episode of the television series, called Hangin' In. In 1985, he played Mercutio in a stage production of Romeo and Juliet at the Leah Posluns Theatre in
Keanu_Reeves
Folk tale from the British Isles
foxe. In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is referred to by Mercutio as "Prince of Cats", and though this is more likely in reference to Tibert/Tybalt
The_King_of_the_Cats
American actor
and the Spades Tarit Toll Perilstein 2019 Harriet Walter 2022 Rosaline Mercutio 2025 War of the Worlds David Radford TBA The Collaboration Michael Stewart
Henry_Hunter_Hall
Character archetype recurring in the works of William Shakespeare
his wit dark. [citation needed] Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet - While not a jester or working-class character, Mercutio provides a mocking wit and a wise
Shakespearean_fool
Genus of flowering plants endemic to the Americas
the name is taken from that of a crewman with Columbus by the name of Mercutio Frangipani. Piesse further claimed that Frangipani was able to detect a
Plumeria
British actress (1915–2014)
in which Gielgud and Laurence Olivier alternated the roles of Romeo and Mercutio. For eighteen months from 1937 through 1938, Asherson was a member of the
Renée_Asherson
Character who contrasts with another character of a narrative work
characters Cassius and Mark Antony. In the play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Mercutio serve as character foils for one another, as well as Macbeth and Banquo
Foil_(narrative)
American actor (1934–2005)
to the theater. His stage roles include Marchbanks in Shaw's Candida, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Morgan Evans in The Corn Is Green, Algernon in The
Jack_Colvin
Czech singer and actor (born 1962)
(as John), Grease (as Teen Angel), and in the play Romeo and Juliet (as Mercutio). He is also a pop star in the Czech Republic with eight albums, five top
Pavel_Vítek
English actor and director (1907–1989)
major step up in his career. For the first weeks of the run Gielgud played Mercutio and Olivier played Romeo, after which they exchanged roles. The production
Laurence_Olivier
Private university in Boston, Massachusetts, US
theatre for young audiences (TYA) and intergenerational audiences; the Mercutio Troupe, founded in 1972 as an all female Shakespeare group; turned into
Emerson_College
British actor (born 1979)
at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. On stage Buchan has appeared as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester (2005).[citation
Andrew_Buchan
British actress (1912–2005)
1926, at the age of 14, she made her acting debut on the London stage as Mercutio's Page in a Fellowship of Players revival of Romeo and Juliet. Scott became
Margaretta_Scott
English actor
He appeared in Headlong production of The Glass Menagerie and portrayed Mercutio in Headlong’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. In 2019, he played a mocking
Tom_Mothersdale
British actor (born 1992)
2015 Alix in Wundergarten Toby Grey The Other Room 2016 Romeo and Juliet Mercutio/Lady Capulet Taking Flight The Solid Life of Sugar Water Phil Graeae Theatre
Arthur_Hughes_(British_actor)
American voice actor
in the Funimation dub of the Danganronpa series, Kenji from Initial D, Mercutio from Romeo × Juliet, Joe from Prison School, Life Cool from Yurikuma Arashi
Christopher_Bevins
English actor and producer (born 1987)
pantomime "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and the Marlowe Society as Mercutio in a production of Romeo and Juliet. At the Edinburgh Fringe he played
James_Northcote_(actor)
American-French actor
Night was particularly relevant here, as was the portrayal of a "queer Mercutio" in Romeo and Juliet, since Chanlieu identifies as trans, non-binary, and
Jess_Chanliau
Springtime Ensemble Colman Domingo Theater Rhinoceros 1999 Romeo and Juliet Mercutio William Shakespeare Shakespeare Santa Cruz The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Colman Domingo on screen and stage
Colman_Domingo_on_screen_and_stage
American actor
In the 1968 season he played Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice, and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. Scapin (1973), Lyrics Three Sisters (1973–1974), as
Sam_Tsoutsouvas
American actor
Shepard's Buried Child. Appleman was seen at The Old Globe Theater as Mercutio in The Last Goodbye. Appleman played Zach on the NBC musical drama series
Hale_Appleman
British actor (1946–1999)
Romeo and Juliet Mercutio Television film The Government Inspector Government Inspector Three episodes 1978 The English Programme Mercutio Eight episodes
Robin_Nedwell
Dancer in a ballet company
times, a solo. They may dance solo and minor roles in a ballet, such as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet or one of the Fairies in The Sleeping Beauty. They
Soloist_(ballet)
South African actor and musician
University of South Africa (UNISA). He is married to his longtime boyfriend, Mercutio Buthelezi. In 2013, he acted in the SABC 1soap opera Uzalo by playing the
Khaya_Dladla
Northern Irish actor (born 1978)
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) 2009–2011 ensemble, his roles included Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Orlando in As You Like It, and Launcelot in Morte
Jonjo_O'Neill_(actor)
Character in Romeo and Juliet
This is the source of his depression, and he makes his friends unhappy; Mercutio comments: "That same pale, hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline, torments
Rosaline
American ballet dancer
Nutcracker (Ratmansky version) Lensky in Onegin Mercutio and Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (Cranko version) Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (MacMillan version) Romeo
Jeffrey_Cirio
Australian actor
notable stage performances include Wit by Margaret Edson, Horst in Bent, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, and Gideon in Fairytaleheart. His film credits include
Keagan_Kang
1954 film by Renato Castellani
Sebastian Cabot as Lord Capulet Lydia Sherwood as Lady Capulet Ubaldo Zollo as Mercutio Enzo Fiermonte as Tybalt Ennio Flaiano as Prince of Verona Giulio Garbinetto
Romeo_and_Juliet_(1954_film)
Character in Romeo and Juliet
v t e William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Characters Romeo Juliet Mercutio Tybalt Benvolio Friar Laurence Nurse Paris Rosaline Queen Mab Sources The
Friar_Laurence
Australian actor and doctor
Theatre Company's production of Romeo and Juliet and then the role of Mercutio in the Glenn Elston production of Romeo and Juliet in the Sydney Botanic
Jeremy_Cumpston
1977 ballet by Rudolf Nureyev
Romeo. Patricia Ruanne, Juliet Rudolph Nureyev, Romeo Nicholas Johnson, Mercutio Jonas Kåge, Benvolio Frederic Jahn-Werner, Tybalt Elisabeth Anderton, Nurse
Romeo_and_Juliet_(Nureyev)
Argentine-born ballet dancer
Tharp; his signature roles include Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, and the leading male role in Ratmansky's Symphony
Herman_Cornejo
British actress
Cancer Laura Bryony Kimmings HOME Theatre Replacement 2017 Romeo and Juliet Mercutio Daniel Kramer Shakespeare's Globe 2017- 2018 A Christmas Carol Ghost of
Golda_Rosheuvel
Adaptations of Shakespeare's play
elderly John Barrymore as a stagey Mercutio decades out of date." Barrymore was in his late fifties, and played Mercutio as a flirtatious tease. Romeo wears
Romeo_and_Juliet_on_screen
American period drama television series
Chillin as Mercutio, Romeo and Benvolio's friend and a kinsman of the Prince, slain by Tybalt. Shazad Latif as Tybalt Capulet, who killed Mercutio and was
Still_Star-Crossed
Slang term
scene II The bawdy hand of the dial is now upon the prick of noon. — Mercutio, in Romeo and Juliet, act II, scene IV In the 16th and 17th centuries,
Prick_(slang)
British actor
in Space and Time Richard Martin TV movie 2013 Agatha Christie’s Poirot Mercutio Episode: “The Big Four” 2013 Doctors Tim Cruikshank Series 15, Episode
Ian_Hallard
Australian ballet dancer
time with Birmingham Royal Ballet, his repertory included: both Romeo and Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet), Franz (Coppelia), Prince (The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella
Alexander_Campbell_(dancer)
Supernatural hindrance, or incantation intended to bestow such a hindrance
abandon her and blaming her for his death. Romeo and Juliet – A dying Mercutio curses the Montagues and Capulets with "A plague o' both your houses."
Curse
1908 film by J. Stuart Blackton
Juliet’s hot‑headed cousin, challenges Romeo to a duel. When Romeo refuses, Mercutio steps in but is slain by Tybalt. Enraged, Romeo avenges his friend by killing
Romeo_and_Juliet_(1908_film)
English record producer (born 1959)
Heartstrings (producer) 2014: Royal Blood – Royal Blood (mixing) 2014: Mercutio – "Back to Nowhere" (mixing) 2014: La Roux – Trouble in Paradise (mixing)
Alan_Moulder
Character from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
of the scene, "'Tis but a scratch", is similar to a line the character Mercutio speaks in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, wherein he demurs, saying "Ay
Black_Knight_(Monty_Python)
after abandoning her. Titus blackmails Lord Montague to adopt his son, Mercutio or Montague's past will be revealed. Montague seemingly accepts the offer
List of Romeo × Juliet episodes
List_of_Romeo_×_Juliet_episodes
English actor (b. 1985)
in the BBC Learning project, Off By Heart Shakespeare, where he played Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet delivering the speech; "'tis not so deep as a well"
James_Alexandrou
Character in Romeo and Juliet
v t e William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Characters Romeo Juliet Mercutio Tybalt Benvolio Friar Laurence Nurse Paris Rosaline Queen Mab Sources The
Romeo
Knotted hair ascribed to fairies
concept is first attested in English in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in Mercutio's speech of the many exploits of Queen Mab, where he seems to imply the
Fairy-lock
Canadian actor (1924–2026)
1960 The Play of the Week Richard Scroop 1 episode 1961 Golden Showcase Mercutio Episode: "The Picture of Dorian Gray" 1962 As the World Turns Psychiatrist
Jonathan_Frid
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An offering. Portia was a heroine in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'.
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