Natalie Weir’s R&J, inspired by the classic story of Romeo and Juliet, presents three poignant love stories. One story, set in modern day Brisbane, is brutal and contemporary; another story, set in domestic bliss in suburbia in the 50′s, is touching in its realism; the third story, set in more ancient times, capturesthe romance of young love escalating towards a tragic end.
This new work reinforces the notion that love – no matter what age you are, or what age you are in – is eternal and its power, everlasting.
R&J turns the classic story of Romeo and Juliet on its head – cutting to the essence of what is real, human and inevitable.
One of these stories could be your story. Fate plays a part in all our lives. But, as Shakespeare knew well, love – the most powerful of all human emotions – does not always guarantee a fairytale ending.
With music composed by John Babbage and performed live on stage by prolific music ensemble Topology, R&J celebrates contemporary performance at its most bold and powerful.
Read more here: R & J
