Romeo & Juliet remains one of William Shakespeare’s most celebrated works, delving into the depths of love, fate, and the societal pressures that can lead to tragedy. Its timeless narrative continues to resonate, highlighting the enduring question of fate versus free will.
This classic is set at the turn of the 20th century, where an aristocratic matriarch returns home to her family’s estate, which has fallen into debt. The house and beautiful cherry orchard are set to be auctioned off while the family resists solutions, desperate to preserve their way of life and ignore the changing times.