Romeo & Juliet Script

Act Two, Scene Four: A Secret Wedding

Father Lawrence’s house. Father Lawrence and Romeo are talking.
Romeo: Juliet will be here very soon. I’ll be very happy when we’re married.
Father Lawrence: Listen, Romeo. You only loved Rosaline for a few weeks. Remember, if you marry Juliet, you
must love her, and stay with her, for the rest of your life.
Romeo: Yes Father, I understand. I’ll always love her. (Juliet enters, and kisses Romeo.)
Juliet: The Nurse told me to meet you here. She said that Father Lawrence would marry us.
Father Lawrence: And I will. Come with me.
Act Three, Scene One: More Trouble
A busy street in Verona. Some people are walking along the street. Mercutio and Benvolio are talking.
Benvolio: It’s hot today, isn’t it? I don’t like this weather. People feel angry when it’s so hot. (Tybalt and some
friends enter.)
Mercutio: Look! It’s the Capulets – over there!
Benvolio: Don’t start an argument, we don’t want trouble.
Mercutio: I’m not afraid of Tybalt.
Tybalt: Where is Romeo? He’s your friend, isn’t he?
Mercutio: That’s none of your business.
Tybalt: I’m looking for him. And I’m going to find him.
Mercutio: Are you looking for a fight?
Benvolio: Stop it, you two! (Romeo enters.)
Tybalt: There he is! Romeo! Come here! (He pulls out his sword.) You came to our house last night, didn’t you?
Well, we don’t want the Montagues in our house. I’m going to teach you a lesson. Come on, get out your
sword and fight!
Romeo: Tybalt, I’m not your enemy! (Laughing) The Montagues and Capulets are going to be good friends.
Something wonderful has happened.
Tybalt: What are you talking about?
Mercutio: Why won’t you fight with him, Romeo? (He pulls out his sword.) Well, I’ll fight. Come on! (Mercutio
and Tybalt start fighting.)
Romeo: Stop fighting! Don’t you remember what Prince Escalus said? Benvolio, help me to stop them.
(Benvolio and Romeo try to stop them. Tybalt stabs Mercutio and runs away. Mercutio falls.)
Mercutio: Why did you stand between us? I – I’m hurt!
Romeo: I’m sorry, Mercutio – I was trying to help.
Mercutio: I need a doctor. Oh, you Montagues and Capulets, what a stupid
Argument! You’re both wrong, to fight, and hate, and fight again like this! Ah-I’m dying! (Mercutio dies.)
Romeo: Mercutio! He’s dead! Tybalt! Come back! (He pulls out his sword angrily.) You’ve killed my friend. Now
I’m going to kill you! (Tybalt enters again. They fight, and Romeo kills him. Some people who are watching
start shouting.)
Benvolio: This is terrible! Romeo, run away! You’ll be in trouble if the Prince finds you here!
Romeo: Oh, no! What have I done? (He runs away.)
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(Prince Escalus, Lord and Lady Montague, Lord and Lady Capulet, servants, and others enter.)
Prince Escalus: What’s happened? How did these men die?
Benvolio: Tybalt killed Mercutio, sir. Mercutio was Romeo’s friend. Rome was very angry, and he killed Tybalt.
Lady Capulet: Romeo must die! He’s a murderer! He killed my nephew Tybalt!
Prince Escalus: But Tybalt was a murderer too, Lady Capulet.
Lady Capulet: No, he wasn’t! That’s what Benvolio says, but he’s a Montague. Romeo must die!
Lord Montague: Sir, our son is not a murderer. He killed Tybalt because he was angry.
Prince Escalus: Listen, all of you. I have decided not to execute Romeo. But he must leave Verona, and he can
never come back. Tell him that he must leave immediately. If he ever comes back to Verona, he will die. Now
go home, and keep the peace.
Act Three, Scene Two: Another Message
Juliet is alone in her room.
Juliet: I’m so excited! Romeo is going to be with me
Tonight! We’re married now, but the only people who
Know are Father Lawrence and my Nurse. Here she is now. (The Nurse enters.)
Nurse: Juliet, my dear, something terrible has happened. (She starts crying.) He’s dead, he’s dead.
Juliet: Who’s dead? Not Romeo? Not my husband?
Nurse: No, Tybalt is dead..
Juliet: Oh, no! My cousin Tybalt! How did he die?
Nurse: There was a fight, and Romeo killed him.
Juliet: It can’t be true! Romeo never fights.
Nurse: But it is true. Tybalt killed Romeo’s friend Mercutio, and Romeo was very angry. The two of them
started fighting, and Romeo killed Tybalt.
Juliet: Where’s Romeo now? And what’s going to happen to him?
Nurse: Romeo is hiding in Father Lawrence’s house. The Prince has told Lord
Montague that Romeo must leave Verona and never come back.
Juliet: So I’ll never see him again! (She starts crying.)
Nurse: Don’t cry, my dear. Listen. I’ll go to Father Lawrence’s house and tell Romeo to come here secretly
tonight, to say goodbye to you.
Juliet: Thank you, Nurse. You’re very kind. Wait – take this ring. (She gives her a ring.) Give it to Romeo, and
tell him that I love him.
Act Three, Scene Three: Bad News for Romeo
Father Lawrence’s house. Romeo is hiding. Father Lawrence enters.
Father Lawrence: Romeo – where are you? It’s me, Father Lawrence. (Romeo comes out.)
Romeo: What did Prince Escalus say? Am I going to die?
Father Lawrence: No. Killing Tybalt was wrong. But the Prince is not going to execute you. He said that you
must leave Verona immediately, and never come back.
Romeo: This is terrible! (He starts crying.) Leaving Juliet is worse than dying.
Father Lawrence: Just listen, Romeo! You are lucky. The Prince has been kind to you.
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Romeo: But I want to die! I can’t live without Juliet! (There is a knock on the door.)
Father Lawrence: Hide, Romeo! If anyone finds you here, there will be trouble!
Romeo: It doesn’t matter. I want to die. (The Nurse enters.)
Father Lawrence: I’m happy to see you, Nurse. Have you been with Juliet?
Nurse: Yes. I saw her a few minutes ago, crying and shaking, just like Romeo here.
Romeo: But I killed her cousin. Does she still love me?
Nurse: Yes, of course she does. (She gives Romeo Juliet’s ring.) She sends you this ring.
Father Lawrence: Listen, Romeo. You can go to see Juliet tonight. But then you must leave Verona. Later, I will
tell everybody that you and Juliet are married, and I will ask the Prince to think again. Perhaps you can come
back to Verona soon. But you have to leave Verona tonight and go to Mantua. Do you agree to do that?
Romeo: Yes, Father. How long must I stay in Mantua?
Father Lawrence: I’m not sure. Stay there until I send you a message. Don’t come back until you hear from me.
Now go and say goodbye to Juliet.
Act Three, Scene Four: Lord Capulet’s Plan
The Capulets’ house. Lord and Lady Capulet and Paris are talking.
Lord Capulet: Paris, my daughter is very unhappy. Her cousin Tybalt died this morning. Lord Montague’s son
killed him.
Paris: I’m sorry to hear that. Can I talk to Juliet?
Lady Capulet: Not at this moment, Paris. She is in her room. It’s very late, and she needs to rest.
Lord Capulet: Listen. I’ve just thought of something. I want Juliet to forget about Tybalt’s death. I think that
she’ll be happy when she marries. I know that you love Juliet, and that you would like to marry her. The two of
you must marry as soon as possible. What day is it today?
Paris: It’s Monday night, sir.
Lord Capulet: Right. The wedding will be on Thursday.
Paris: That’s wonderful.
Lord Capulet: (To his wife) Go and tell Juliet what I have decided, my dear. We must hurry! Don’t forget, Paris
– the wedding will be in three days!
Paris: I won’t forget, sir.
Act Three, Scene Five: Trouble for Juliet
Juliet’s room. Romeo and Juliet are together.
Romeo: I’m sorry, my love, but I have to go. Look outside – it’s nearly morning.
Juliet: Please don’t say that. I want you to stay with me. You are my husband now. You needn’t go.
Romeo: You know that I have to go. If anyone finds me here, the Prince will execute me. I’m going to stay in
Mantua. Father Lawrence is going to talk to our families, and to the Prince. Then I’ll be back soon.
Juliet: I hope so. Romeo, my only love! (There is a knock at the door.)
Romeo: Kiss me! Goodbye, my love. (He climbs out of the window.)
Lady Capulet: (Entering) Juliet – you’re already out of bed. It’s very early.
Juliet: I know. I can’t sleep.
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Lady Capulet: You’re still very unhappy about your cousin Tybalt. Don’t worry, my dear. We’ll find Romeo. And
when we find him, he’ll die. Now listen, I have some exciting news. Your father has said that Paris and you can
marry. And the wedding will be on Thursday. (Juliet screams.)
Juliet: I won’t marry Paris. It’s just not possible!
Lady Capulet: What do you mean? (Lord Capulet and the Nurse enter.)
Lord Capulet: Have you told her the news?
Lady Capulet: She says that she won’t marry Paris.
Lord Capulet: What? Why not? Listen, Juliet. Paris is a good, kind man. He’s an important man, too, and a
friend of the Prince’s. You are a very lucky girl!
Juliet: Father, listen. I know that you’re trying to help me, but I will never marry Paris. I don’t love him. I don’t
even know him.
Lord Capulet: That doesn’t matter. You will marry him on Thursday. Do you understand? (Lord and Lady
Capulet leave.)
Juliet: This is terrible. What shall I do? They don’t know that I’ve married Romeo!
Nurse: Listen, my dear. Romeo is in Mantua. Perhaps you’ll never see him again. Your mother and father are
right, you know. Paris is a kind man, and good-looking too. He’ll be a better husband than Romeo. Marry him
forget about Romeo. That’s the best thing to do. (She leaves.)
Juliet: I will never listen to my Nurse again. I thought that she would help me,
But she won’t. I’m going to see Father Lawrence. Perhaps he can help me.
Act Four, Scene One: Father Lawrence’s Medicine
Father Lawrence’s house. Paris and Father Lawrence are talking.
Father Lawrence: What! On Thursday! That’s in two days. This is very sudden!
Paris: I know. I’m very excited. I’ve loved Juliet for a long time, and soon we’ll be married!
Father Lawrence: But you don’t know her very well. You wait, Paris. Thursday is too soon.
Paris: But her father has already decided. I’m very happy!
Juliet: (Entering) Good morning, Paris.
Paris: Hello, Juliet, my love. (Laughing) You’ll soon be my wife
Juliet: Perhaps. I’ve come to talk to the priest.
Paris: Are you going to tell him how much you love me?
Juliet: I’ve come to talk to him alone.
Father Lawrence: Can you leave us, please, Paris?
Paris: Of course, Father. Goodbye, my love. (He kisses Juliet.) We’ll be married soon! (He leaves.)
Juliet: What shall I do? (She starts crying.) I want to die.
Father Lawrence: You must marry Paris. What else can you do?
Juliet: Father, I’ll never marry Paris. Don’t you understand? I love Romeo. He is my husband. Look, I have a
knife. (She pulls out a knife.) If you tell me to marry Paris, I’ll kill myself.
Father Lawrence: Stop! Put down the knife. Listen, Juliet, I’ve just thought of something. (He goes to a
cupboard and takes out a bottle.)
Juliet: What’s that? Is it poison? Will you kill me?
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Father Lawrence: No, Juliet, it’s not poison, but it’s a very, very strong medicine. Anyone who drinks this will
sleep for two days.
Juliet: What do you want me to do?
Father Lawrence: I want you to drink this medicine the night before your wedding. You’ll sleep very, very
deeply, and it won’t be possible to wake you up. You will be cold and still. Everyone will think that you are
dead.
Juliet: What’ll happen then?
Father Lawrence: They will put your body in your family’s tomb, next to your cousin Tybalt. Later, you’ll wake
up. (Juliet screams.) Don’t worry, I’ll send a message to Romeo in Mantua and tell him to come back to Verona
when it’s dark, I’ll tell him to go to the tomb and open it at night. Then the two of you can run away if don’t do
this, you have to marry Paris.
Juliet: Yes, Father, I’ll do it. I’ll do anything to be with Romeo. Thank you,Father. (Juliet takes the bottle and
leaves.)
Father Lawrence: Father John! Father John! (Father John enters. Father Lawrence quickly writes a message
and gives it to him.) Take this message to Romeo in Mantua. It’s very, very important.
Act Four, Scene Two: Another Wedding
The Capulets’ house. Lord and Lady Capulet, the Nurse and servants are all busy.
Lord Capulet: (To a servant) Go and ask all our friends to come to the wedding. (To another servant) Go and
find the best cooks in Verona. This will be a very special wedding. (To the Nurse) Where’s Juliet?
Nurse: She’s with the priest, sir. She’ll be back soon. Look, here she is now. She looks very happy.
Juliet: (Entering) I’m sorry, father.
Lord Capulet: What?
Juliet: You told me to marry Paris, and you were right. I’m not going to cry anymore. He is the right man for
me. I’m sorry that I didn’t agree at first.
Lord Capulet: This is wonderful news! Oh, I’m so happy! Listen, everybody! The wedding will be tomorrow
morning. Go and tell Paris.
Lady Capulet: Tomorrow? But tomorrow is Wednesday. You said that the wedding would be on Thursday. We
won’t be ready tomorrow!
Lord Capulet: That doesn’t matter. Juliet and Paris must marry as soon as Possible. Hurry,hurry! Nobody will
sleep tonight – we’re all going to be too busy. Nurse – go and help Juliet with her wedding-dress! Oh, I’m so
happy!
Act Four, Scene Three: Juliet Drinks the Medicine
Juliet’s room. Juliet is wearing her wedding-dress. The Nurse and
Lady Capulet are with her.
Nurse: You look beautiful, my dear.
Lady Capulet: You must go to bed now, Juliet. It’s very late, and you need to rest. Good night. (The Nurse and
Lady Capulet leave.)
Juliet: They think that I’m going to marry Paris tomorrow, but they’re wrong, (She takes out Father Lawrence’s
bottle.) When I drink this, I’ll fall asleep. They’ll think I’m 20 dead. Oh, I’m so afraid! I won’t wake up for two
days. When I wake up, I’ll be in the tomb, with dead bodies around me. But I must do it. Romeo will come and
find me, and we’ll be together again! (She drinks the medicine and lies down on her bed.)
Act Four, Scene Four: The Capulets Find Juliet
The Capulets’ house. It is early in the morning, and Lord and Lady Capulet, the Nurse, servants and cooks are
all moving around busily.
Lady Capulet: We need more food! And more tables and chairs!
Lord Capulet: Bring those flowers over here! Hurry up, there isn’t much time left!
Nurse: Why don’t you go to bed, sir? It’s very late.
Lord Capulet: I can’t sleep – I’m too excited! My daughter is going to marry Paris in the morning! After the
wedding, we’re going to have a party. It’ll be the best party I’ve ever had!
Lady Capulet: Paris will be here soon. Nurse – go and wake Juliet up. (The Nurse goes out.)
Lord Capulet: I can hear music. Paris is coming, with his musicians. (The Musicians play outside.)
Nurse: Help! Help! (Some servants run to help her.)
Lady Capulet: What’s the matter? (The Nurse and servants come back, carrying Juliet. They are crying.)
Nurse: She is dead! (Everyone stops moving.)
Lady Capulet: Juliet! My only child! (Holding Juliet) Please, wake up! Oh, she’s cold! She’s dead!
Lord Capulet: She was the sweetest child in the world. She was only thirteen, and now she’s dead. (Father
Lawrence, Paris and the musicians enter. The musicians are still playing.)
Paris: I’ve come here to take Juliet to church! (They see Juliet’s body. The musicians stop playing.)
Lady Capulet: She was our only child. Now our lives are empty. We will never be happy again.
Paris: Juliet – dead? This is the worst day of my life.
Father Lawrence: Carry her to the church. We will put her in your family’s tomb, next to her cousin. Put
flowers on her body. (They put flowers on her body and carry her out.)
Act Five, Scene One: News from Verona
Romeo is walking along a street in Mantua. There are some shop in the street.
Romeo: Oh, I’m so lonely without Juliet I want to go back to Verona, but I’m can’t go back yet. I must wait until
Father Lawrence sends a message. I’ll hear some news soon, I hope. (One of Lord Montague’s servants
enters.) Did Father Lawrence send you?
Servant: No, but I’ve got some news. It’s bad news, I’m afraid. Juliet is dead. I saw them put her body in the
Capulets’ tomb yesterday.
Romeo: What! I must go back, I must find out what’s happened.
Servant: Wait, my lord. Don’t go back yet. Wait until Father Lawrence sends some news.
If Juliet is dead, I want to die too. I’m going to see Juliet once more, and then I’m going to die.
Romeo: No! I’m going to Verona now. Leave me alone. (The servant leaves)
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I need some poison. Where can I find some poison? I remember seeing a shop near here. Where was it? Here
it is. (He stops outside a shop.) You! You sell medicines, don’t you?
Shopkeeper: Yes, sir.
Romeo: I want some poison. It must be strong. Do you understand?
Shopkeeper: Sir, I sell medicines to help people, not poison to kill them.
Romeo: Here. (He takes some gold from his pocket.) I will give you as much gold as you want. You look poor
and hungry.
Shopkeeper: Yes, sir, I am. (He goes to a cupboard and takes out a bottle.) I have some poison. It is very
dangerous. Anyone who drinks this will die immediately. But I can’t sell it to you, I’ll be in trouble.
Romeo: Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone that it came from your shop. (He takes some more gold from his
pocket.) Here, have all my gold. I don’t need it. (The Shopkeeper gives him the bottle, and Romeo leaves.)
Father John: (Entering) Where’s Romeo? I’ve got a message for him. It’s from Father Lawrence. He said that
the message was very important. (Running up and Down the street) Romeo! Romeo! Where are you? Romeo!
Oh, no! He’s not here!
Act Five, Scene Two: Together Again
A garden outside a church. It is late at night. Paris is standing near the Capulets’ tomb. It is a very large tomb
with a big, heavy door.
Paris: Oh, Juliet! I loved you more than anyone else in the world. I wanted you to be my wife, but now you’re
dead. (Putting flowers on the tomb) I’m going to come to your tomb every night. What’s that noise?
Someone’s coming! (He Hides. Romeo enters.)
Romeo: Juliet – I must see your sweet face again! (Paris comes out. Romeo opens the door of the tomd)
Paris: Stop! You’re Romeo, aren’t you? You’re one of the Montagues. What are you doing to Juliet’s tomb?
Romeo: Who are you? Leave me alone! (The two men fight, and Romeo kills Paris. Romeo goes into the tomb,
and takes the bottle of the poison out of his pocket.) Juliet, my love, my wife! You are dead, but you are still
beautiful. This will be our last kiss. (He kisses her, then drinks the poison.) So with a kiss, he dies. (He dies.)
Father Lawrence: (Entering) Juliet will wake up very soon. Where’s Romeo! Father John took a message to
him, and the message told him to meet me here. Romeo! (He goes to the tomb.) The door’s open! What’s
happened?
Juliet: (Waking up) Father Lawrence! It’s good to see you. Where’s Romeo?
Father Lawrence: Juliet – something terrible has happened. Romeo is lying next to you, but he’s dead! Quickly
– get out of the tomb, and come with me. If anyone finds us here, there will be trouble!
Juliet: No, Father, I want to be with Romeo. (Father Lawrence runs away.) Romeo, my love, what’s happened?
(She sees the bottle of poison.) He’s killed himself! Well, I’m going to die, too. I can’t live without him. Romeo,
perhaps there’s poison on your lips. (She kisses him.) I’m still alive, but I want to die. I’m not afraid of death.
(She takes out a knife, stabs herself and dies. Some people enter.)
People: (Shouting) What’s happened? Look, here’s Paris – he’s dead! And Romeo’s dead, too! Someone’s
opened the tomb! Find the Prince! Find the Capulets and the Montagues! (Prince Escalus, the Capulets,
Montagues, and Servants enter.)
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Prince Escalus: Dead! Romeo and Juliet? (Some more people enter, with Father Lawrence.) Father Lawrence,
do you know anything about this?
Father Lawrence: Just a few days ago, Romeo married Juliet. (Everyone shouts in surprise, and Lady Capulet
starts crying.) I married them secretly, because the Capulets and Montagues are enemies. Juliet didn’t want to
marry Paris, so I told her to take some special medicine. She wasn’t dead, she was asleep. I wanted to send a
message to Romeo in Mantua, but he didn’t get the message and they have both killed themselves.
Prince Escalus: Lord Capulet, Lord Montague – come here. (They stand in front of the Prince.)This has
happened because you are enemies. Romeo, Juliet, Paris, Mercutio and Tybalt are all dead.
Lord Capulet: Sir, our arguments have finished. We’re friends now, and we will never fight again. (They shake
hands unhappily)
Lord Montague: We’ll build a statue of Romeo and Juliet. It will be made of Gold. No one will ever forget them.
Prince Escalus: Perhaps Verona will be peaceful now. (He looks up at the Sky.) There is no sun this morning. Go
home now, all of you, and remember this unhappy story of Juliet and her Romeo.