These Violent Delights

These Violent Delights is an upcoming drama that provides a reimagining of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The story follows Juliet as she wakes from a feverish dream, leading to a narrative where memories and hallucinations overlap. Through a blend of dance and film, the plot explores themes of queer identity, self-discovery, and defiance.

The production is a collaboration between Forest of Black and Scottish Ballet. The film is directed by Oscar Sansom and Christopher Hampson and produced by Beth Allan and Tony Currie. The cast features Kayla-Maree Tarantolo as Juliet and Ishan Mahabir-Stokes as Romeo, with Christopher Akrill, Marge Hendrick, Grace Horler, and Anna Williams in supporting roles. The movie has a runtime of 70 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 21, 2026.