Set in Manchester, 2007, Romeo Must Die follows six black teens navigating highs and lows of secondary school life. Loyalty begins to stand the test of time in a tight-knit friendship built on shared struggle, the secrets simmer beneath the surface.
When tensions build the teens land at a party where the rivalry of schools and postcodes becomes the topic. The friends are faced with the dilemma of their lives. Friendships are tested, allegiances shift, and the question of loyalty within the community is thrown into focus.
Whether it’s young love, racial politics, or convoluted dynamics, ultimately, Romeo Must Die.
Creatives:
Director – Gloria Akpoke
Writer – Gloria Akpoke
Producer – Mya Onwugbonu
Producer – Joshua Aketse-Entsie
Assistant Producer – Jessica Fowler
Movement Director – Selorm Adonu
Movement Director – Gloria Akpoke
Technical Stage Manager (Sound & Lighting Designer) – Atlanta Sonson-Chapman
Production Lead – Luiis Rouf
NEED TO KNOW:
- Running time | 85 min
- Age Guidance: 16+
- Content Awareness | Strong language, depiction of gang violence and knife crime, and emotionally intense scenes related to grief, conflict, and loss.
BOOK TICKETS
Romeo Must Die – Theatre Peckham
