Watch Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet Under Union Chapel's Beautiful Stained Glass Windows

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Watch Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet Under Union Chapel's Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
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Backyard Cinema is bringing Baz Luhrmann's 1996 version of Romeo + Juliet back to London, after six years of sold-out performances.

The show takes place under beautiful stained glass windows, amidst the candle-lit aisles of Islington's Union Chapel.

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The Some Voices choir serenade the audience both before and after the film screening and perform live versions of the film soundtrack, including; Young Hearts, Everybody's Free and Kissing You.

There is a licensed bar at the venue and snack/drink kiosk, both of which remain open before, during and after the show. Alcohol is not permitted inside the seating area, so all drinking must be done at the ahead of time or at the show's completion.    

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Tickets for the event are on sale now for £33.

Backyard Cinema Romeo + Juliet,  12-25 May at Union Chapel (Islington). Doors open 6.30pm, Show starts at 8pm, approximate end time 10.45pm.

Last Updated 09 March 2020