Vehicles as Romeo and Juliet!

In Estonia, theatre group Kinoteater staged a unique version of Romeo and Juliet using construction vehicles instead of actors, performed in a limestone quarry.

Titled Romula ja Julia, the nearly wordless show told Shakespeare’s love story through the movements of trucks, excavators, buses and even a red Ford pickup playing Juliet. Romeo was represented by a rally truck, while a duel between Tybalt and Mercutio was acted out by excavators clashing their buckets.

Directors said the play explored whether machines could express emotions like love and conflict. Audience members described it as unexpectedly touching and sincere. The production involved 10 drivers,........

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