Released:
2017-09-18

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 6min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Ashley Gerlach
  as
  Mercutio
• 
  Madeline Appiah
  as
  Tybalt
• 
  Nana Amoo-Gottfried
  as
  Romeo
• 
  Kayla Meikle
  as
  Sister Lawrence
• 
  Ronak Patani
  as
  Prince