Peak District village is only place in Derbyshire to host show offering hilarious and updated twist on Shakespeare's most famous couple

Juliet & Romeo, presented by Lost Dog Dance, blends choreography, theatre and laugh-out loud comedy in a show which opens its 2026 tour in Tideswell on March 5.

Contrary to Shakespeare’s story, this show discloses that the couple did not die! They got married, had a kid and now – deep in their forties – are wondering if it was all a huge mistake. In their cramped flat, they open up to the audience in an awkward therapy-like session spiralling out of control, questioning everything about their lives. They re-stage key moments from their relationship, rehash the past and reveal a few secrets they never dared to share until now.

The is a wildly original, deeply relatable, utterly hilarious exploration of love and a long-term relationship in crisis. The Independent described the show as “Comic awkwardness tipping into vulnerable emotion” and The Guardian said: “The interleaving of movement, text and music (mostly a selection of pop classics) is expertly paced.”

This will be the only performance of Juliet & Romeo in Derbyshire and is one of only seven across the country before it goes on to Europe.

Brought to Tideswell, by arts organisation Live and Local, the show will be [erformed at Theatre at FSC at is suitable for 12+ years. Tickets £20 (£17 concessions) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/tideswelltheatre or on the door. Reservations on [email protected], or leave a message on 07973963525.