This year we are proud to present our adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, What if…?

The story of these star crossed lovers is universally known. A forbidden love between the children of two rival families.

In our modern mindset, it’s hard to imagine two families’ rivalry having such an impact. We know about mobs and gangs, but we wanted to shine a light on what we do experience in our every day life; Choices.

Every part of this heartbreaking story consists of so many choices the characters make, which could have been different ones.

What makes you choose the one path over the other? Social pressure? Insecurity? Having the courage to be vulnerable, or the wisdom to hold back? Our social media might be overflowing with personal development coaches, but in Shakespeare’s time, psychology wasn’t even invented yet.

In our adaptation, we will shine a light on the big and small moments where one decision, could have changed everything.

80% of our play uses the original lines from 1595. The other part is written as an adaptation by our artistic director: Jo van der Meij.

We look forward to welcoming you to Romeo and Juliet: What if…?

This show will performed in the historical location of JoyJoyJoy Basilika, Amsterdam Noord.

Location:
JoyJoyJoyBasilika
Kometensingel 152, 1033 BZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Times and Dates:
Thursday 11th of June 2025 20:00
Friday 12th of June 2025 20:00
Saturday 13th of June 2025 20:00
Sunday 14th of June 2025 14:30
Wednesday 17th of June 2025 10:30 and 14:30 (closed shows, no tickets available)

price: € 19,-
Student price € 16,50

Creative team

Director & Adaptation: Jo van der Meij
Costumes & Set Design: Karsten Baan
Costumes: Bianca Knijn
Graphic Design: Zeynep Akdoğan
Photography: Cheryl Hart
PR: Trayna Boyanova, Zeynep Akdoğan & Cheryl Hart