Romeo & Juliet

About Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet at the London Coliseum presents Shakespeare’s story as a ballet set in Renaissance Italy, where the Montagues and Capulets are on the brink of violence and Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love across the divide. It is a retelling of the tragic tale of attraction, conflict and fate, with the action built around Prokofiev’s dramatic score.

Rudolf Nureyev created this production for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. Now in its 50th anniversary, it remains a full-length staging of the story, from first meeting to final loss, with the English National Ballet Philharmonic performing live.

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

Key facts: Running time 2 hours 55 minutes including interval. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev’s score live.

Before you book

Age guidance: Recommended 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, plus 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/.