An epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta is presenting DUEL REALITY—an epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. From The 7 Fingers, the high-flying troupe behind the awe-inspiring stunts in the Alliance’s Broadway musical Water for Elephants, this acrobatic tour-de-force for all ages features their signature electrifying mix of circus, storytelling, music, and dance. Described as “entirely entertaining and engaging” and “a spectacle that will truly astonish all who see it,” the performance imagines a world where star-crossed lovers are circus stars, their love story unfolding through graceful and death-defying acrobatics. Two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last—while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown. Fierce players, they question whether they care who wins or loses if playing the game can bring them closer together. The reimagined tale of two rival houses dazzles the senses and stirs the heart.
