National Theatre Collection: Romeo and Juliet
2017•1h 6m•Released
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A new version for younger audiences by Bijan Sheibani and Ben Power. Originally staged as part of the National Theatre’s Shakespeare for younger audiences programme. This archival recording was captured in 2017. This contemporary production sees a company of eight tell the most famous love story of all time, set against a vivid urban backdrop bursting with excitement, colour, dance and song. A swift, contemporary celebration of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Bijan Sheibani’s thrilling production brings Romeo and Juliet to life for a new generation.
Director
Bijan Sheibani
Languages
English
Studio
National Theatre
Cast
Ashley Gerlach
Mercutio
Madeline Appiah
Tybalt
Nana Amoo-Gottfried
Romeo
Kayla Meikle
Sister Lawrence
Ronak Patani
Prince
Sharan Phull
Juliet
Jay Saighal
Capulet
Tripti Tripuraneni
Nurse
Ronak Patani
Paris
Madeline Appiah
Mrs Montague
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