Romeo and Juliet in Rome
From next 31st of January, to the 12th of February 2012, we will be able to enjoy in Rome, one of the most famous masterpieces of the English writer William Shakespeare, we are indeed talking about the most famous love story in the world, Romeo and Juliet. The performance will take place in the majestic Teatro Eliseo in the Italian capital.
It would be impossible to know or try to calculate how many adaptations of this classic have been made since 1597, year in which Shakespeare finished writing the book. As a little known curiosity, some people said that the great writer and playwright based his story on other contemporary tales to write Romeo and Juliet. About the beginning of the sixteenth century Italian and French people already had the sad stories of two lovers. Different writers translated into French and into English the original story by Matthew Bandello. Shakespeare compiled the best of both adaptation and included new original characters on his own, in what is now undoubtedly the saddest love story ever written.
The play plot is based on the love between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. Both belong to the two most influential families in Verona that hate each other. But the lovers try to ignore everything around them and find ways to pursue their romance. Juliet finally planned to drink a potion that would make her look like dead and thus disappear with her lover at last. But Romeo was not advised of the trick and thinking he had lost his love forever, commits suicide at the tomb of Juliet. Juliet wakes up and when she sees the dead body of her lover also decides to kill herself.
The director of the play is Valerio Binasco, who is in charge of leading a great cast composed by the best Italian actors of the moment. Arturo Annecchino, who has composed the soundtrack to this beautiful and sad story, will play the music. Riccardo Scamarcio plays Romeo and Deniz Ozdogan will interpret the role of Juliet. Success is assured and there could be no better setting than Teatro Eliseo for this so important play written by such great writer as Shakespeare.
The fact that the play in its representation coincides with Valentine’s Day and is not a coincidence. The capital of the ancient empire is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. It may be a unique opportunity to celebrate this important day in the company of your partner in the setting of the city of Rome, walking through its streets, visiting its legacy, its temples, the Vatican, Roman Forum and of course the Colosseum. Discover the Trevi Fountain, stroll along the banks of the river or visit the hundreds of fashion stores on its avenues.
Tickets for the performance can be purchased from 36 €, http://www.italianticketoffice.it/romeo-e-giulietta-teatro-eliseo-131802l1154377-es.html
Fernando Paterna
It is a unique opportunity to rent apartments in Rome and attend this performance. Rome is a multicultural capital, full of life and places to visit. Its cuisine is unique and do not forget to eat a wonderful ice cream before returning home.
Translated by: Hans
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