Romeo & Juliet
Overview
Irresistible attraction, all-consuming passion, tragic consequences: Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale is reimagined in a ballet that is “as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be” (The Telegraph ★★★★★).
Renaissance Italy, city of Verona. Tensions run high between the Montagues and the Capulets as the families stand on the brink of violence. Against the backdrop of simmering hatred, fate intervenes: love blooms across the divide. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. Can young love survive in a world ruled by conflict?
Created nearly 50 years ago for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet still has the power to grab you with its electrifying drama.
From love at first sight to the final devastating embrace, the iconic story comes alive on stage.
English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev’s soaring score live, including the unforgettable Dance of the Knights – the power of their sound amplifying every moment.
3 reasons to see
Reviews
Meet the team
Rudolf Nureyev
Sergei Prokofiev
Ezio Frigerio
Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino
Tharon Musser
Meet the Principal Cast
UK Tour Sponsor
FAQs
The age guidance for Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet is 10+, due to the duration (2 hours and 55 minutes, including 2 intervals) and content.
The ballet depicts scenes of violence, bawdy humour, and the tragic end of the star-crossed lovers.
Principal casting is published a few months in advance.
The full casting is published on the day of each performance to ensure maximum accuracy. Both the principal casting and downloadable daily cast sheets can be found on the page of each production.
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Performances
Liverpool Empire
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
London Coliseum
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Access information – Liverpool Empire
Access information – Palace Theatre, Manchester
Access information – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Access information – London Coliseum
There will be an audio-described performance of Romeo & Juliet at the London Coliseum on Saturday 23 January at 2pm, with a Touch Tour for visually impaired audience members before the performance at 12pm.
