Tried (But Not Tested): Romeo & Mohammed

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A rehearsed reading of a play by Scott Horgan produced by Counterminers.

Romeo & Mohammed is a modern, queer reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, set against the vibrant backdrop of the streets of Croydon, London. The play blends sharp wit and lyrical poetry to tell a story that is as urgent as it is timeless.
The story follows two men, Romeo and Mohammed, as they navigate the claustrophobic confines of their shared reality, where cultural pressures, family expectations, and religious obligations collide. Their relationship is one of intimacy and tension.
When a single event—a debt—shatters their delicate status quo, the carefully constructed boundaries of their existence begin to crack.

This play contains depictions of drug and alcohol use, strong language, sexual content and discussions of sexuality, religious conflict and themes, family conflict and emotional abuse, mental health struggles (including references to suicidal thoughts), violence and discrimination.

Producer - Meredith Lewis
Director - Maddy Corner