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Romeo & Juliette

Alternative title
Romeo and Juliet
Synopsis
A musical version of Romeo and Juliet conceived for stage and filmed for French television. Choreographed by Redha and directed for television by Gilles Amado. Music and lyrics by Gerard Presgurvic.
Language
French (Standard)
Country
France
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2002
Transmission details
6 Feb 2002
Duration
140 mins

Credits

Director
Gilles Amado; Redha
Producer
Gerard Louvin
Writer
Gerard Presgurvic
Music
Gerard Presgurvic
Production Design
Petrika Ionescu
Costume
Dominique Borg
Choreographer
Redha
Cast
Damien SargueRomeo
Cecilia CaraJuliet
Philippe Da VillaMercutio
Jean-Claude HadidaFriar Laurence
Rejane PerryNurse
Eleonore BeaulieuLady Montague
EssaiParis
Frederic CharterEscalus, Prince of Verona
Gregori BaquetBenvolio
Isabelle FerronLady Capulet
Sebastien ChatoCapulet
Serge Le BorgnePoet
Tom RossTybalt

Additional Details

Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Romeo és Júlia

Notes

General
The musical came to the Piccadilly Theatre, London in November 2002 with an English cast and English lyrics by Don Black and David Freeman. It proved a flop and closed February 8 2003.
History
Transmission channel not known.

Production Company

Name

TFI Video

Archive

Name

Institut National de l’Audiovisuel (INA)

Email
ina@ina.fr
Web
http://www.ina.fr External site opens in new window
Phone
+33-1-49 83 20 00
Fax
++33-1-49 83 25 80
Address
4, Avenue de l’Europe
F-94366 Bry sur Maine
Paris
France
Notes
Viewing of programmes archived by INA is at the Bibliotheque François Mitterand, Quai François Mauric, Paris 75013.

Online Retailer

Name

Amazon.fr

Web
http://www.amazon.fr External site opens in new window

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