Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together. In defiance of their feuding families, they chase a future of joy and passion as violence erupts around them.

This bold new film brings to life the remarkable backstage spaces of the National Theatre in which desire, dreams and destiny collide to make Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy sing in an entirely new way.

Jessie Buckley (Wild Rose, Judy) and Josh O’Connor (The Crown, God’s Own Country) play Juliet and Romeo. The award-winning cast includes Tamsin Greig, Fisayo Akinade, Adrian Lester, Lucian Msamati, Deborah Findlay.

Purchase a Season Pass to attend all National Theatre Live performances and receive discounted admission, as well as a complimentary glass of house wine, coffee, or tea at each show!

Members that are Contributor level or above and Season Passholders are able to make a table reservation for this series. Reservations can only be made after a ticket or Season Pass has been purchased and are limited. Please make sure to have your confirmation number ready to provide to the box officer at time of your reservation.

2023, 100 Minutes, UK

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"A pacy, painterly and emotionally raw production’"
- THE GUARDIAN
"Riveting. A testament to the power of the imagination"
- TELEGRAPH
"The National Theatre has created a thing of beauty"
- EVENING STANDARD