National Theatre Collection: Romeo and Juliet
(2017)
Year: 2017
Runtime: 66 мин
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Bijan Sheibani
Cast: Ashley Gerlach, Madeline Appiah, Nana Amoo-Gottfried, Кайла Майкле, Ронак Патани, Sharan Phull, Джей Сайгхал, Tripti Tripuraneni, Ронак Патани, Madeline Appiah
Plot
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.