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.
Ashley Gerlach
as Mercutio
Madeline Appiah
as Tybalt
Nana Amoo-Gottfried
as Romeo
Kayla Meikle
as Sister Lawrence
Ronak Patani
as Prince
Sharan Phull
as Juliet
Jay Saighal
as Capulet
Tripti Tripuraneni
as Nurse
Ronak Patani
as Paris
Madeline Appiah
as Mrs Montague
