“DAZZLING…This is a Montague-vs.-Capulet epic where the principal antagonist is gravity.” –The Washington Post

“BRASH AND BREATHTAKING…Full of power, wonder, and awe.” –BroadwayWorld

“ENDLESS EXCITEMENT…Beautifully blends death-defying acrobatics, modern dance, and theatrical storytelling to create something truly memorable.” –DC Theater Arts

“A THRILL RIDE…You will be surprised, titillated, gobsmacked, and incessantly asking yourself, how did they just do that?” –MD Theatre Guide

“Will have you on the edge of your seat…Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before.” –K Street Kate

by The 7 Fingers
directed by Shana Carroll
Originally produced and created with Virgin Voyages
Commissioning partner ArtsEmerson

Two households, both alike in agility… 

Crackling with electric energy, Duel Reality distills Shakespeare’s epic love story down to the core of its conflict. Fusing circus, theatre, and dance, two feuding families face off in an acrobatic sporting arena where death-defying stunts are challenged by life-affirming passion in this action-packed retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Hailed by critics as a “very slick, heart-stopping, awe-inspiring performance” (Edinburgh Festivals for Kids), this international spectacular will thrill the whole family.

Runtime: Approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by Zemi Photography.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by Zemi Photography.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by Zemi Photography.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by David Bonnet.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by Virgin Voyages.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by Thomas Robert Clarke.

The cast of Duel Reality. Photo by Thomas Robert Clarke.

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Duel Reality contains flashing lights and simulated violence.