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SHAKESPEARE By NORTHCOTT   On Monday 20th October 2008, residents of the Northcott housing estate in Surry Hills took to the stage in a one o f f performance of Shakespeare at the Belvoir Street Theatre. The production presented various works by Shakespeare including plays and poems which were adapted to reflect the life of the Northcott Community. Some of the plays included Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth and A M idsummer nights Dream. The actors involved were of all ages and cultural background s and they clearly enjoyed expressing their thoughts and feelings through the plays and poems they presented. The stage set and costumes were very colourful and creative, adding to the charm of the play. A highlight of the performance was //The Northcott Witches,// adapted from Macbeth, which received lots of laugher from the audience. The performers received a standing ovation from the audience. Th is project was led by the Surry Hills Public Tenants Association, funded by the City of Sydney and Inner Sydney Regional Council for Social Development, and supported by Company B and TAFE Outreach Ultimo. By Catherine Boon and Eunmi Bae (TAFE-Community Welfare)