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Juleo and Romiet

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A uniquely eastern expression of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

In 1940’s China, a young playwright comes up against a government censor…

Referred to by The British Times as “the most advanced comedy in the world today”, ‘Juleo and Romiet’ pushes the boundaries of contemporary theater, articulating a uniquely eastern expression that resembles the themes and structure of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

“A thought-provoking work showcasing two talented actors!”
– Anywhere Festival Show Award Overall.

Two actors photographed against a green background at a very high angle; their faces are closer to the camera. One actor is dressed in a black suit and is wearing an eye patch. The other actor is dressed in a stripe shift with suspenders, and is wearing glasses; he has a bandage on the side of his head. — Fini Liu & Hanwen Zhang. Juleo and Romiet (2022). Photo Sinya Li

Two actors in theatrical, traditional Chinese costume. — Fini Liu & Hanwen Zhang. Juleo and Romiet (2022). Photo Sinya Li.

Two actors photographed against a green background at a very high angle; their faces are closer to the camera. Both actors are posed dramatically.One actor is dressed in a black suit and is wearing an eye patch. The other actor is dressed in a stripe shift with suspenders, and is wearing glasses; he has a bandage on the side of his head. — Fini Liu & Hanwen Zhang. Juleo and Romiet (2022). Photo Sinya Li.