Radio and Juliet

Choreographer Edward Clug has concocted a captivating theatrical blend from brilliant, seemingly disparate ingredients: Shakespeare, the music of the rock band Radiohead, and contemporary ballet. The result is a spellbinding production—nominated for a *Divadelní noviny* Award—whose magic appeals to audiences well beyond the younger generation.

Edward Clug is a creator of European renown. His choreographic work is no stranger to Brno audiences; in 2017, his home company, Ballet Maribor, performed *Peer Gynt* at the Janáček Theatre. We have added his piece *Radio and Juliet* to our repertoire; since its 2005 premiere, it has enjoyed great success on tours across more than twenty countries. *Radio and Juliet* offers an unconventional take on the famous Shakespearean tale of the lovers from Verona, set to the music of Radiohead—one of today’s most successful rock bands. You can be certain you have never listened to Radiohead or seen *Romeo and Juliet* quite like this before: it features elegant movement aesthetics, Edward Clug’s distinctive fluidity of motion, and striking visual elements including superb lighting design and video projections. The choreographer unfolds this unconventional interpretation of the Shakespearean love story—featuring one female and six male dancers—around a single premise: What if Juliet decided not to die? She wakes up beside the reclining Romeo and, through flashbacks, relives the events that led her to the tomb.