Information for Romeo and Juliet at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Outer London (Play). The story of frustrated young (illegally young in modern terms) love and death and the vendetta between two families in a tight-knit Italian community. One of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring dramas it has also been re-done as film, ballet, musical (most notably "West Side Story") and ice spectacular! timeless words with music and dance, set against the east London skyline, this contemporary twist on the classic tale promises to be an unforgettable summer's night out. In partnership with Sadler's Wells, this large-scale production features young artists and our local community alongside professional performers.

Approximate runtime 1 hour 30 minutes.