Romeo und Julia

Alternative title

Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

A videotaped recording, using a single camera, of David Boesch’s 2004 production of Romeo and Juliet performed at the Schauspielhaus. Zurich in 2005. Johannes Zirner and Julie Braeuning in the title roles. The production used a mixture of contemporary music - hip hop, rap and romantic rock music.

Language

German (Standard)

Country

Switzerland

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

2005

Credits

Director

David Boesch

Writer

William Shakespeare

Production Design

Volker Hintermeier

Costume

Su Buehler

Cast

Johannes Zirner	Romeo
Julie Braeunig	Juliet
Fabian Krüger	Mercutio
Maik Solbach	Friar Laurence
Martina Eitner Acheampong	Nurse
André Meyer	Benvolio
Ludwig Boettger	Capulet
Marcus Burkhard	Escalus, Prince of Verona
Michael Ransburg	Paris
Nina Hesse Bernhard	Lady Capulet
Patrick Heyn	Tybalt

Additional Details

Theatre

Schauspielhaus, Zurich

Production type

Stage Recordings

Historical period

Contemporary

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rap music; Rock music; Hip Hop

Notes

History

First produced at the Schauspielhaus, Bochum, beginning 30 October 2004

Textual information

Dramaturg Andreas Erdmann

Archive

Name

Schauspielhaus Zurich

Web

http://www.schauspielhaus.ch External site opens in new window

Phone

01 258 79 94

Fax

01 259 70 94

Address

Zeltweg 5
8032 Zurich
Switzerland