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VIDEO: Cat crashes ‘Romeo & Juliet’ performance, plays with actor’s hair during death scene
A stray cat stole the show when it wandered onto an outdoor “Romeo & Juliet” stage in Turkey, turning what is arguably the play’s most dramatic moment into an unexpected comedy.The cat was filmed during the final moments of the performance, cuddling up to Juliet’s “dead lover” and playing with the actor’s hair as the scene unfolded.The incident happened during a live ballet-style staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy, with the cat appearing as performers reached the emotional climax.CNN’s Jeremy Roth reports that a soloist with the ballet company said stray cats sometimes show up at outdoor shows in Turkey, which is known for having an abundance of stray felines.In fact, this isn’t even the first time the company has seen a furry, four-legged friend show up amid the run of the age-old play. The soloist said the actors have seen similar visits before, including a stray cat that appeared during rehearsals.The company described the animals’ presence as something they can work with, saying it brings out strong emotions from performers.See the video in the player above.
A stray cat stole the show when it wandered onto an outdoor “Romeo & Juliet” stage in Turkey, turning what is arguably the play’s most dramatic moment into an unexpected comedy.
The cat was filmed during the final moments of the performance, cuddling up to Juliet’s “dead lover” and playing with the actor’s hair as the scene unfolded.
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The incident happened during a live ballet-style staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy, with the cat appearing as performers reached the emotional climax.
CNN’s Jeremy Roth reports that a soloist with the ballet company said stray cats sometimes show up at outdoor shows in Turkey, which is known for having an abundance of stray felines.
In fact, this isn’t even the first time the company has seen a furry, four-legged friend show up amid the run of the age-old play. The soloist said the actors have seen similar visits before, including a stray cat that appeared during rehearsals.
The company described the animals’ presence as something they can work with, saying it brings out strong emotions from performers.
See the video in the player above.
