Synopsis

Romeo & Juliet takes the crown as one of Shakespeare’s best-known plays. This romantic tragedy depicts the desperation of two star-crossed lovers encumbered by fate. When revisiting this timeless classic, Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Simon Godwin directed a contemporary adaptation by employing cinematic techniques. With occasional rehearsal shots announcing the theatrical elements of the film, ROMEO & JULIET by National Theatre is an innovative hybrid that rejuvenates Shakespeare’s work with a sense of novelty.