Juliet & Romeo coming to the Theatre Royal Winchester

The play, titled Juliet & Romeo, will take to the stage on Tuesday, November 10.

The story explores a hypothetical scenario where the couple survives and navigates the challenges of ordinary middle age.

Juliet and Romeo reveals the real story of what happened to the couple when they didn’t die. (Image: Supplied)

Now aged 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love.

In an attempt to tackle their issues, they decide to perform a play about themselves, a terrible idea their therapist told them.

The narrative highlights our culture’s obsession with youth and inevitable issues with longevity.

The show, which combines theatre and dance, has been performed over 140 times in seven different countries with surtitling in five different languages.

It is presented by Lost Dog, a dance theatre company known for retelling classic stories through a blend of words, music and movement.

The company's artistic director, Ben Duke, makes works relatable to modern audiences, seeing tragedy and comedy in the everyday.

Following the performance, there will be a post-show chat.

For more information, visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840440.