Film

National Theatre Collection: Romeo and Juliet

2017 · 1h 6m · Drama · Romance

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

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

• Bijan SheibaniDirector

Release date

September 18, 2017

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 6m

Genres

Drama, Romance

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