One of the greatest love stories ever told.
Irresistible attraction, all-consuming passion, tragic consequences: Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale is reimagined in a ballet that is “as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be” (The Telegraph ★★★★★).
Renaissance Italy, city of Verona. Tensions run high between the Montagues and the Capulets as the families stand on the brink of violence. Against the backdrop of simmering hatred, fate intervenes: love blooms across the divide. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. Can young love survive in a world ruled by conflict?
Rudolf Nureyev created this production for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. Now in its 50th anniversary year, this stunning ballet returns to the London Coliseum, where it first premiered.
With its electrifying drama, Romeo & Juliet still has the power to grab you. From love at first sight to the final devasting embrace, the iconic story comes alive on stage.
English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev’s soaring score live, including the unforgettable Dance of the Knights – the power of their sound amplifying every moment.
'Entertainment as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be'The Telegraph
'A stirring and ultimately moving revival'The Express
'A piece full of fast-paced choreography, doom and Venetian bawdiness, and it stands the test of time'The Standard
'Emotion pours from every corner of the often overflowing stage'Bachtrack
Performance prices, dates, times and cast are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are starting prices.
Romeo & Juliet 2027 Creative Team
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Rudolf Nureyev
Choreography
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Sergei Prokofiev
Music
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Ezio Frigerio
Set Design
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Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino
Costume Design
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Tharon Musser
Lighting
Romeo & Juliet Galleries and Trailers
Romeo & Juliet FAQs
At the London Coliseum, the iconic ballet Romeo & Juliet typically runs for 2 hours and 55 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals.
Tickets for Romeo & Juliet at the London Coliseum start from £27.25 including booking fees, and are subject to availability.
Our age guidance for Romeo & Juliet is 10+ for duration and content. Please note that children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium for this ballet.
Yes. This is the ballet of one of the greatest love stories ever told. With its electrifying drama, Romeo & Juliet ballet still has the power to grab you. Rudolf Nureyev created this production for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. Now in its 50th anniversary year, this stunning ballet returns to the London Coliseum, where it first premiered.