About Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet at the London Coliseum is a ballet reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in Renaissance Italy and focused on the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against a backdrop of conflict, with the story building from first meeting to its tragic ending.

Created by Rudolf Nureyev for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, this production is now in its 50th anniversary. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev’s score live, bringing the music into every scene.

Key facts: Duration 2 hours 55 minutes including an interval. The performance contains strobe lighting, descriptions of violence, and themes of grief and revenge.

Before you book

Recommended for ages 10 and over. Patrons aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No latecomers will be admitted, and there is no readmittance except during the interval.

No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase. The production cannot guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.

Venue

London Coliseum

For access information, see the London Coliseum plan your visit access page.

Description supplied by the event organiser.