'Romeo and Juliet' set for rock makeover

William Shakespeare's classic tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet' is to be turned into a pop-rock opera.

Sun, 20 May, 2012 - 15:15

William Shakespeare's classic tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet' is to be turned into a pop-rock opera.

Buyers at the Marche du Film in Cannes are being asked to back the new adaptation of the bard's work, which promises trashy trailer park divisions, rock, rap and pop.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Cannes Place: New Zealand Person: William Shakespeare Person: Alastair Carruther Person: Shakespeare Organisation: Marche du Film Organisation: YouTube Organisation: The Hollywood Reporter

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