Anthology

Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet

This anthology entry presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the tragedy of two young lovers whose families are locked in a bitter feud. Their secret love and hopes for a life together unfold amid the hostility and violence surrounding them.

As a radio adaptation, the play brings Shakespeare’s language and dramatic conflict to the listener through spoken performance. The story moves between intimate scenes of courtship and moments of public confrontation, tracing how impulsive choices and family loyalties shape the lovers’ fate.

The result is a tragic, emotionally charged listening experience centered on love, conflict, and the consequences of an entrenched feud.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.