‘I want to make the world a more beautiful place. This <b>Romeo and Juliet</b> is for my Moroccan-Dutch-Italian-Chinese three-year-old niece’

Char Li Chung's adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet' addresses contemporary issues like xenophobia and islamophobia, reflecting societal polarization. The director aims to inspire change through the story of forbidden love amidst cultural conflict. He emphasizes the need for a positive outlook in a world filled with hatred, drawing personal connections to his multicultural family. The production features a diverse cast and reinterprets characters to resonate with modern audiences, while maintaining the original tragic ending to provoke thought and discussion.