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• Written by
  Lara Lawman and Lily Roberts

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Overview

‘Two cousins unalike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene…’ It’s 1396 and courtship is complicated. Rosaline has been dumped, Juliet is in love, and it’s unclear who has it worse.

When events at the Capulet Ball set fate in motion, Ros and Ju must navigate accidental murders, love triangles and the peaks and pits of female friendship. A modern, comedic take on Shakespeare’s most famous love story; how far will Rosaline and Juliet go in the pursuit of their happily ever after? This is a love story, but not the one you think.

‘Rosaline and Juliet’ reimagines ‘Romeo and Juliet’, providing a “behind-the-scenes” comic narrative of the events in Shakespeare’s play. Set entirely in Juliet’s bedroom, Ros and Ju unpack and overanalyse Juliet’s predicaments, through contemporary, witty dialogue with The Bard’s original text sprinkled throughout. There are plenty of historical allusions for those who love to spot them, and it is jam-packed with humour for both Shakespeare aficionados and newcomers alike.

This play is part of the Union One Act Festival.