Absolutely beautiful and dare I say, more powerful than the source material? But perhaps both together make a theatrical force to be reckoned with. This would be brilliant to be produced together with ROMEO & JULIET. The source of the rage between families being love denied for status. Wonderful roles for actors, the dialogue is musical and engaging. I am in awe of this piece.

This prequel to Romeo and Juliet is SO SMART, and I enjoyed every second of it! Those who were not satisfied by the vague feud between the families Montague and Capulet will love this high-stakes backstory, in which Lady Capulet is given something even more precious than a first name—she is allowed to be a smart, cunning, capable agent of her own destiny, though her tragic end was always set in stone. The plotting is air-tight and brilliant, making the families in its iconic inspiration feel thoroughly three-dimensional. This moving piece will leave you hoping for a softer ending.

Romeo and Juliet has always fascinated me so anything that takes that story and places a new perspective on it is already onto a winner. This twist on the classic tale offers the audience an explanation into the sometimes overlooked character of Lady Capulet by creating her as an emotionally powerful female lead in this tale that proceeds to offer more insight into the classic Shakespearean tale in a brilliantly constructed way. If you're looking for a piece that mixes the classic with the new in wonderful balance then this is the play for you!