Organization

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Orchestra

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Ballet

The Royal Ballet

Choreography by

Choreographer (+2)

Kenneth MacMillan

Lighting designer

Lighting designer (+1)

John B Read

Costume designer

Set designer (+1)

Nikos Georgiadis

Set designer

Royal Opera House

Royal Ballet and Opera

Conductor

Conductor (+2)

Koen Kessels

Conductor (+1)

Martin Georgiev

Background
Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s ‘mesmerising’ (Telegraph) ballet.

A modern ballet classic 
Shakespeare’s great love story is brilliantly retold through this modern ballet classic celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. The fervent longing of the star-crossed lovers is perfectly captured by Kenneth MacMillan’s impassioned choreography. The flourishing of young love is just as present in Romeo and Juliet's meeting on the balcony as in their final moments when they desperately cling to life in the tomb. 

Prokofiev’s passionate score 
Prokofiev’s evocative music sets the scene for stolen romantic moments and deadly feuds and sweeps the ballet towards its inevitable and tragic conclusion. Perhaps most recognisable is the ‘Dance of the Knights’ – the music that accompanies the Montagues and the Capulets as they enter the ball in which the two lovers first meet.

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