Romeo and Juliet

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 16^th 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.

Jan Klata, director of the performance:

This is my third time directing the play at the Capitol, I really like coming back here, I have a great respect for this team. In our production of „Romeo and Juliet” we try to read what the author wrote. We try to tell the story in a universal way, which is why the action doesn’t take place in Ukraine or the Gaza Strip, but at the same time, of course, it takes place everywhere. We avoid literalness of a place and era. We are encouraged to do so by the poetry of Shakespeare’s text and the musical convention. In the real world, hardly anyone sings when they die, I haven’t also heard of a plant decoction that kills for only forty two hours. I don’t want to reveal the details of this staging, but I assure you, that we care about its attractiveness. After all, actors will be performing for the audience of seven hundred people.

 

Jan Klata is responsible for the adaptation of the text by William Shakespeare and the direction of „Romeo and Juliet”. The music is composed by Endy Yden. The set and costumes are designed by Mirek Kaczmarek, the choreography is created by Maćko Prusak and the video projections by Natan Berkowicz.