The greatest love story ever told is back – as Northern Ballet’s electrifying production returns.
In the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together.
This raw and emotionally charged adaptation of Romeo & Juliet breathes new life into Shakespeare’s masterpiece as the passion and violence at work in the streets of Verona boils over, with tragedy following swiftly behind.
"told in all its full-blooded glory"The Guardian
"the story unfolds with clarity, adorned with attractively flowing classical dancing and an impetuous raw energy"The Times
"Its no-holds-barred approach hurtles you through the evening."The Stage
"this is a pulse-quickeningly exciting and stirring production"The Telegraph
"A must see"Yorkshire Post
"Exquisite"Reviews Hub
"Incredibly impressive"Always Time for Theatre
Every leap, every turn, every heartbeat invites you to rediscover this iconic story like it’s the very first time, as the lovers fight to kindle their flame against the turmoil around them.
Adapted by Christopher Gable CBE and Massimo Moricone, Romeo & Juliet is one of Northern Ballet’s most beloved and critically acclaimed productions. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless music, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.
Parental guidance recommended, contains stylized depictions of suicide and scenes depicting harassment.
Running time 2 hours 24 minutes (approximately)
Creative Team
- Directed and Devised by
- Choreographer
- Production Design
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- Lez Brotherston OBE
- Assistant Director
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- Mollie Guilfoyle
- Music
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- Sergei Prokofiev
- Orchestra of the Slovak National Theatre led by Mario Kosik
- Lighting Design
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- Paul Pyant
- Fight Director
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- Jonathan Howell
- Tour Lighting
Header photo by Guy Farrow featuring dancers Amber Lewis and Joseph Taylor. Production photos by Tristram Kenton and Emily Nuttall.
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