Romeo & Juliet Script: Original Text of Romeo & Juliet
This page contains links to the free original script of Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare.
The language used in Shakespeare’s day is slightly different to today’s modern English, which is reflected in the text. Our article on Shakespeare & early modern English, or our Shakespeare dictionary, will help you to understand the language as you read through the original text
Another thing to bear in mind as you read the Romeo & Juliet script are Shakespeare’s stage directions, which are italicised. Stage directions are instructions and direction to the actors, and not spoken lines. Some stage directions can be a little confusing, so have a read of our understanding Shakespeare’s stage directions article.
The script of Romeo & Juliet is very long, so we have separated the play into it’s original 5 Acts. Click on the appropriate links below to read Shakespeare’s original script of Romeo & Juliet:
Romeo & Juliet Act 1
Romeo & Juliet Act 2
Romeo & Juliet Act 3
Romeo & Juliet Act 4
Romeo & Juliet Act 5
4 Responses to Romeo & Juliet Script: Original Text of Romeo & Juliet
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ROMEO. OH ROMEO. WHERE ART THOU ROMEO? What act was that part?
act 2 scene 2. you’ll find it.
i love romeo and juliet its so intresting i love the older version of the movie better to cause it just seems to make more sense im all out for shakespear <3