
Plot
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.
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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