West Side Story, GFT Sat 1 and Sun 2 May, 2016
One of the boldest adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
Sunday 1 & Monday 2 May
Running time: 2h31m
One of the boldest adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, this Oscar-winning musical transposes the eternal story of doomed romance to the mean streets of 1950s New York City. The feuding families of Shakespeare’s story become street gangs – the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks – while the ‘star-cross’d lovers’ are Tony and Maria, who believe nothing can stand in the way of their love despite their opposing loyalties. A vibrant and moving take on a classic tale, with a mesmerizing turn from Natalie Wood.
Directors Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Cast Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, USA 1961, 2h31m, some subtitles, PG
Is this a film that I see before me? This April sees the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, the playwright regularly recognised as one of the world’s greatest storytellers. To celebrate the bard’s legacy, GFT has put together a unique programme of work showing the immortality of his tales, which have been adapted time and time again for generations of audiences to enjoy.
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