National Theatre Collection: Romeo and Juliet (2017)
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
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Ashley Gerlach as Mercutio |
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Madeline Appiah as Tybalt |
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Nana Amoo-Gottfried as Romeo |
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Kayla Meikle as Sister Lawrence |
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Ronak Patani as Prince |
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Sharan Phull as Juliet |
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Jay Saighal as Capulet |
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Tripti Tripuraneni as Nurse |
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Ronak Patani as Paris |
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Madeline Appiah as Mrs Montague |
| Lighting | Paul Knott | Lighting Design |
| Writing | William Shakespeare | Theatre Play |
| Directing | Bijan Sheibani | Director |
| Writing | Bijan Sheibani | Adaptation |
| Writing | Ben Power | Adaptation |
| Art | Becs Andrews | Set Designer |
| Crew | Soumik Datta | Compositor |
| Sound | Joel Fram | Music Director |
| Crew | Aline Davidoff | Choreographer |
| Sound | Mike Winship | Sound Designer |