With Lost Dogs blend of dance, theatre and comedy, this Juliet & Romeo reveals the real story behind Shakesepeares famous lovers. It turns out they didnt die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well, they lived at least. Now theyre 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. They have decided to confront their current struggles by putting on a performance about themselves. Their therapist told them it was a terrible idea Directed by Olivier Award nominated Ben Duke, Juliet & Romeo takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity. Praise for Juliet & Romeo Its not often youre doubled over with laughter and wiping away tears of sadness during the same show. Given the components that come together in Juliet & Romeo, however, its no surprise. ★★★★★ - The Scotsman Dukes handling of this material is beautifully assured. His writing is fast, inventive and smart; the interleaving of movement, text and music (mostly a selection of pop classics) is expertly paced. - The Guardian Comic awkwardness tipping into vulnerable emotion is a hallmark of Ben Dukes work. ★★★★ - The Independent This performance is supported by Black Country Touring and RTDI (Rural Touring Dance Initiative).