KWLT Presents Romeo and Juliet: a cyberpunk story
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet: a cyberpunk story
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Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
9 Princess Street East Waterloo, ON N2J 2H4 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet: a cyberpunk story
The Ancient Grudge Continues to Destroy Their Future
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jonathan C. Dietrich
Even in the gritty, neon-drenched sprawl of the future, parents are still struggling to control their impulsive teenagers. Two star-crossed lovers, trapped between warring corporate dynasties, risk it all with the help of a Holy AI in their desperate bid to escape this dystopia.
Set against the backdrop of gray streets, flickering neon signs, and the hum of cybernetic implants, this high-voltage rendition of Romeo & Juliet will immerse you in a world where every choice is a glitch in the system, and every kiss could be their last.
Prepare for an adrenaline-charged experience as romance collides with rebellion in a flash of powered swords and fashion that screams punk anarchy.
With the Holy AI pulling strings from the shadows, the question isn’t just whether love will conquer all—it’s whether anyone can survive the coming storm.
Please note that online ticket sales are available up until 1 hour before the performance. Even then, there may still be walk-in tickets available, so please arrive before showtime!
The Friday November 29 performance is a designated COVID Cautious performance with extra precautions. Patrons will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the theatre, and asked to consume concessions outside. There is also a lower audience capacity for this performance to allow for distancing. There will be no alcohol sales on this evening.
Audience advisory: This performance contains flashing lights and images, violence in the form of intense swordplay and brawling, simulated gunfire, death (ribbon-style blood). There are also strong themes of emotional and domestic abuse, and character suicide.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, for the 2024-25 season, all of our shows will run from Friday to Sunday, with the Sunday performance as a matinee at 2pm
No, at this time, KWLT only requires masks for Covid-cautious performances, though patrons are always welcome to wear a mask. The Covid-cautious performance for Romeo and Juliet: a cyberpunk story is Friday November 29.
For evening performances, the box office opens at 7:15pm and patrons are admitted to their seats at 7:30pm. For the Sunday matinee performances, the box office opens at 1:15pm and patrons are admitted to their seats at 1:30pm
Patrons who require accessible seats can choose between a limited number of accessible seats available in the balcony of our theatre and seats on the main level; we can assist with access to the main level via the back door. Please contact boxoffice@kwlt.org if you require an accessible seat.
KWLT is proud to be a member of the Access 2 Program. Members can email boxoffice@kwlt.org for the code to unlock the tickets for this program.
Yes! KWLT is located just off King Street in the heart of Uptown Waterloo and is well-serviced by both GRT buses and the ION. We are a short walk from the Uptown ION stations and are on multiple bus routes.
KWLT does not have a parking lot so patrons can use available street parking and municipal parking lots.
This applies to our Friday November 29 performance, a designated COVID Cautious performance with extra precautions. Everybody will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the theatre, capacity is limited, and concessions must be consumed outside. There will be no alcohol sold.