Information

Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known
the world over. Since its 1965 premiere
with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s
Romeo and Juliet has become a modern
ballet classic. The choreography captures
the emotions of the young couple as they
fall in love, despite the barriers that finally
bring about the story’s tragic end. Each
revival gives opportunities for new dancers
to interpret the doomed lovers. The whole
Company brings the colour and action of
Renaissance Verona, where a busy market all
too quickly bursts into sword fighting, and
a family feud leads to tragedy for both the
Montagues and Capulets.

APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME:
3 HOURS 15MINUTES, INCLUDING
TWO INTERVALS