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The Funny Tonne

Reenact the Romeo + Juliet Movie Playing All the Roles

Reenact the Romeo + Juliet Movie Playing All the Roles

    

Dazza and Kief, some of Melbourne’s favourite bogan drag kings take on all the roles of Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation to great effect. This re-remembering of a re-remembering of Shakespeare smoothes out all the bumps and injects it full of campy Australianisms. The pair’s gorgeous physical comedy, hilarious innuendo, and loveable characters make for a gloriously fresh take on the bard. This may just be my favourite adaptation of Shakespeare ever. 

Reviewed by Ryan Hamilton

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