Romeo and Juliet

A story of love, of passion, and of tragedy, masterfully told by Gigi Proietti, who, through his direction and creative genius, brings his own unique, thrilling interpretation to this epic love story.

“There’s a silver lining in the passage of time: one can look back, shift perspective, sometimes retrace one’s steps. In the case of a text, this revisiting gives us an opportunity to review and develop notions and thoughts left unexpressed, discarded in favor of others due to a lack of resonance, time, or courage. I cherished the first rendition of Romeo and Juliet, and I am quite fond of this new staging, akin yet distinct. I’ve always believed that the festivity at the Capulets’ was a sort of sliding door that, when crossed or avoided, leads to various stories. This was my starting point for deciding to set the first part in our present day. The audience will see themselves reflected in the story, in a play of mirrors narrating two realities, two centuries, two worlds. Thus, whereas in the first part everything is a whirlwind of energy and joy, the music then shifts, transporting us to another time and rejuvenating the myth. The story repeats, and the ritual of love and hatred unravels unsuccessfully, like an initiatory rite where the hero fails to pass the test.”

Gigi Proietti, presenting his latest version of Romeo and Juliet