Juliet and Romeo 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. With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy this duet takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.
Juliet and Romeo 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. With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy this duet takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.
“Superb. Devastating realism and dark humour” ★★★★★ The Stage
“Insightful, funny and rich. Smoulders with equal parts lust and loathing” ★★★★ Time Out
“Pure pleasure. Smart, subversive and sexy” ★★★★★ The Guardian
"Ben Duke, artistic director of Lost Dog, is one of Britain’s finest theatre-makers” The Scotsman
A humorous and heartfelt duet about love, loss and longevity
Lost Dog’s new show 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 Olivier Award nominated Ben Duke and featuring Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy, this duet takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.
Conceived and Directed by Ben Duke
Devised by Ben Duke Solène Weinachter
Performed by Kip Johnson Solène Weinachter
Artistic Collaborators Pip Duke Raquel Meseguer
Lighting Designer Jackie Shemesh
Set and Costumes designer James Perkins
Juliet & Romeo is co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, The Place and Warwick Arts Centre. The work is funded by Arts Council England. Production time supported by Lancaster Arts and development time supported by Oval House through FiRST BiTES. Ben Duke is a Work Place artist. Lost Dog is supported by Farnham Maltings.
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“Superb. Devastating realism and dark humour” ★★★★★ The Stage
“Insightful, funny and rich. Smoulders with equal parts lust and loathing” ★★★★ Time Out
“Pure pleasure. Smart, subversive and sexy” ★★★★★ The Guardian
"Ben Duke, artistic director of Lost Dog, is one of Britain’s finest theatre-makers” The Scotsman
A humorous and heartfelt duet about love, loss and longevity
Lost Dog’s new show 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 Olivier Award nominated Ben Duke and featuring Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre and comedy, this duet takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.
Cast & Production
Conceived and Directed by Ben Duke
Devised by Ben Duke Solène Weinachter
Performed by Kip Johnson Solène Weinachter
Artistic Collaborators Pip Duke Raquel Meseguer
Lighting Designer Jackie Shemesh
Set and Costumes designer James Perkins
Juliet & Romeo is co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, The Place and Warwick Arts Centre. The work is funded by Arts Council England. Production time supported by Lancaster Arts and development time supported by Oval House through FiRST BiTES. Ben Duke is a Work Place artist. Lost Dog is supported by Farnham Maltings.
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