Romeo & Juliet Directed by Joan Kemp-Welch, 2005

Shakespeare’s ageless tale of family feuds, star-crossed lovers and tragic, untimely death is vividly captured in this memorable production of ROMEO & JULIET.

In the gentle streets of fair Verona, a clash of servants between the warring Montagues and Capulets sets the wheels of fate in motion. At a masked ball, the lovelorn Rome spies the beautiful Juliet and the two soon fall madly in love, only to feel despari once their true identities are revealed. Matters worsen when Romeo slays Tybalt, a nephew of the Capulets and is banished from the city. Only the intervention of a loyal friar and nurse can right the course of true love. But will it be in this life or the next?

Produced by Britain’s distintuished Thames Television, this moving interpretation of Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET features a sparkling, youthful cast, authentic sets and colorful costumes that bring you straight into the heart of the world’s favorite love story.

Bonus Features

� Romeo and Juliet -- A Family Feud� Featurette with Christopher Neame and David Robb; Cast Biographies; Director Joan Kemp Welch� s Biography; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

Awards:

1977 BAFTA Awards: 'Flame of Knowledge' TV Award Nomination;