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In the aftermath of tragedy, a community gathers to ask what went wrong. This bold reimagining of Romeo and Juliet frames the story as an investigation into the forces that led two young people to their deaths. Blending theatrical storytelling with a documentary lens, The Lost Children of Verona explores accountability, memory, and the systems that fail the young. As testimony unfolds and narratives collide, the familiar tale fractures –revealing not just what happened, but why it was allowed to happen.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. R&J: The Lost Children of Verona is by The Barstow School Theatre Program, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Nicolson Square Venues, 25 Nicolson Square, EH8 9BX, 8 August to 12 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £7. Content warnings: Scenes of violence.