The musical „Romeo and Juliet” directed by Jan Klata is a staging of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous dramas, telling the story of the love between two young people who come from the rival families. The drama was written in the 16th century, but its timeless message allows for new, original interpretations. This will be the case with our staging, which will resonate with the complex interpersonal relationships that have divided societies and communities for centuries.
The work of the English playwright focuses on the conflict of the feuding families, the Capulets and the Montagues and the love story of their two representatives. Romeo Montague meets Juliet at the party with her family and falls in love at first sight. At this point, feelings of the two young lovers are put to the great test, which will also be subjected to Romeo and Juliet’s closest ones. In Jan Klata’s adaptation, the conflict of the two families comes to the fore, resulting in polarization. Can a relationship between two people develop and survive in such conditions? Is intimacy in love possible, unmarked by the expectations and opinions of the loved ones? The story and the ending of Romeo and Julie’ s love are well known, but the above questions have been constantly gaining momentum since the creation of the famous drama.
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Text: William Shakespeare
Translation: Stanisław Barańczak
Adaptation, screenplay and direction: Jan Klata
Music: Endy Yden
Set, costume and lighting design: Mirek Kaczmarek
Video projections: Natan Berkowicz
Choreography: Maćko Prusak
Vocal preparation: Magdalena Śniadecka
Director’s assistant: Małgorzata Stobiecka
Costume and choreography designer’s assistant: Maria Mordarska
Stage Managers: Wojciech Kupczyński, Małgorzata Szeptycka, Hubert Michalak, Agata Jaszke