Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of love and loss in a town torn by hatred
Description
In Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare’s iconic tale of love and tragedy, two young lovers find each other amidst a bitter feud between their families. In a town gripped by the long-standing Capulet and Montague rivalry, Romeo, the son of Montague, and Juliet, the daughter of Capulet, fall deeply in love after a chance meeting at a masked ball. The two vow to be together forever, despite the danger that surrounds them.
With the help of Friar Lawrence and Juliet’s Nurse, they marry in secret, but their joy is short-lived. Disaster strikes when Romeo kills Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, in a fit of rage, leading to his banishment from Verona. As Juliet faces an arranged marriage to Count Paris, Friar Lawrence devises a desperate plan to reunite the young lovers, but fate has other plans. Their tragic end becomes one of literature’s most heartbreaking stories of love lost.
This full-cast dramatization, produced by BBC Radio 3, brings Shakespeare’s tragic love story to life with a stellar cast. Trystan Gravelle and Vanessa Kirby star as Romeo and Juliet, with David Tennant as Prince Escalus, Rosie Cavaliero as the Nurse, and Ron Cook as Friar Lawrence, delivering a captivating performance that highlights the passion and peril of Shakespeare’s beloved play.
What’s Included
- Romeo & Juliet full cast dramatization
- BBC Radio 3 production
Specifications
- Format: Full cast audio drama
- Cast: Trystan Gravelle, Vanessa Kirby, David Tennant, Rosie Cavaliero, Ron Cook
- Genre: Shakespearean drama
Disclaimer
Contains themes of violence and tragedy. Recommended for adult audiences and Shakespeare enthusiasts.
