Romeo & Juliet

About Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet at the London Coliseum is Shakespeare’s story reimagined in ballet form. Set in Renaissance Italy, it follows the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets, and the love that grows between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet against a backdrop of conflict.

Created by Rudolf Nureyev for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, this production is now in its 50th anniversary year. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev’s score live, adding to the scale and intensity of the staging.

The production has been described by The Telegraph as “as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be”.

Running time: 2 hours 55 minutes including interval.

Before you book

Age guidance: recommended for ages 10+. Patrons aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. The performance contains strobe lighting, and it includes themes of grief and revenge, as well as descriptions of violence.

Latecomers: no latecomers will be admitted, and there is no readmittance except during the interval. The production cannot guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

London Coliseum

Accessibility information is available via the London Coliseum access page.