
National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
Drama · Romance
Overview
An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy set in modern-day Italy where two young lovers strive to transcend a violent world where Catholic and secular values clash.
Top Cast


Josh O'Connor
Josh O'Connor
Romeo
Josh O'Connor
Romeo


Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Juliet
Jessie Buckley
Juliet


Tamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig
Lady Capulet
Tamsin Greig
Lady Capulet


Lucian Msamati
Lucian Msamati
Friar Laurence
Lucian Msamati
Friar Laurence


Shubham Saraf
Shubham Saraf
Benvolio
Shubham Saraf
Benvolio


Deborah Findlay
Deborah Findlay
Nurse
Deborah Findlay
Nurse


Adrian Lester
Adrian Lester
Prince
Adrian Lester
Prince


Fisayo Akinade
Fisayo Akinade
Mercutio
Fisayo Akinade
Mercutio
David Judge
David Judge
Tybalt
David Judge
Tybalt


Alex Mugnaioni
Alex Mugnaioni
Paris
Alex Mugnaioni
Paris
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