
Released
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.
Keywords
tragedy
filmed theater
Casts
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
Crews
Paul Knott
Lighting Design

William Shakespeare
Theatre Play
Soumik Datta
Compositor
Aline Davidoff
Choreographer
Becs Andrews
Set Designer
Bijan Sheibani
Director
Ben Power
Adaptation
Mike Winship
Sound Designer
Bijan Sheibani
Adaptation
Joel Fram
Music Director