Romeo & Juliet

About Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet at the London Coliseum is Shakespeare’s tragedy reimagined as a ballet. Set in Renaissance Italy, it follows the Montagues and Capulets in Verona as family conflict gives way to Romeo and Juliet’s love across the divide.

This production was created by Rudolf Nureyev for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and is now in its 50th anniversary. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev’s score live.

The story moves from first meeting to its tragic ending on stage, with the ballet’s live music supporting every scene.

Running time: 2 hours 55 minutes including an 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 includes themes of grief and revenge, as well as descriptions of violence.

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 at https://londoncoliseum.org/plan-your-visit/access/.