With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy, this Juliet & Romeo reveals the real story behind Shakespeare’s famous lovers.
It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after.
Well, they lived at least.
Now they’re 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love. They have decided to confront their current struggles by putting on a performance – about themselves. Their therapist told them it was a terrible idea.
Directed by Olivier Award nominated Ben Duke, Juliet & Romeo takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.
Audience Feedback
‘I went to see Juliet & Romeo in Canterbury last Sunday – it was stunning. Clever, funny, poignant and beautiful. Thank you for 75 mins of amazing theatre. Well done to all involved. You do great stuff. Thank you.’
‘My wife and I went to see Juliet and Romeo at the Lowry in Manchester on Tuesday. It was absolutely superb. Touched on so many different issues in a very light and considered way.’
Press Reviews
★★★★★ ‘Pure pleasure. Smart, subversive and sexy.’ The Guardian
★★★★ ‘Insightful, funny and rich. Smoulders with equal parts lust and loathing.’ Time Out
★★★★★ ‘It’s not often you’re doubled over with laughter and wiping away tears of sadness during the same show. Given the components that come together in Juliet & Romeo, however, it’s no surprise.’ The Scotsman
Tickets £18.50 | £15.50 Silver & Gold Members
