A humorous and heartfelt duet about love, loss and longevity.
With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy this duet reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet.
It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well they lived at least. Now they’re 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love.
They have decided to confront their current struggles by putting on a performance – about themselves. Their therapist told them it was a terrible idea.
Directed by award-winning director/choreographer Ben Duke, Juliet & Romeo takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.
“They dance and talk their way through a blissfully wry, subverted version of Romeo and Juliet.” Judith Mackrell, Guardian
Show Credits:
Conceived and Directed by Ben Duke
Devised by Ben Duke and Solène Weinachter
Performed by Emily Terndrup & John Kendall
Associate Director: Raquel Meseguer Zafe
Lighting Design: Jackie Shemesh
Set & Costume Design: James Perkins
Production Manager: Dave Sherman
Executive Producer: Daisy Drury
Producer: Emma Evans
Juliet & Romeo was co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre and The Place. The work is funded by Arts Council England.
**Stage timings are subject to change
