Set in Verona during the peak of summer, this production of Romeo and Juliet charts the rapid, tragic course of a brief, intense romance. The story begins when two young individuals meet at a party, unaware that their families are locked in a violent, long-standing feud. This encounter sets in motion a chain of events that moves swiftly from infatuation to secret marriage and ultimately results in the deaths of the central characters. The play explores themes of impulsive youth, fatalistic conflict, and the devastating consequences of societal division on private lives.

The production introduces two notable actors in their West End debuts. Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) takes on the role of Juliet, and Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place, Hamnet) plays Romeo. The show is directed by Robert Icke, who is recognized for his critically acclaimed contemporary reinterpretations of classic texts, including Oedipus. This revival of William Shakespeare’s tragedy is presented at the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season.