Matthew Bourne's Romeo & Juliet

Passion and heartbreak collide in Matthew Bourne’s contemporary take on the timeless tale of two star-crossed young lovers.

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet gives Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality. Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together. A masterful re-telling of an ageless tale of teenage discovery and the obsession of first love, Romeo and Juliet received universal critical acclaim when it premiered in 2019.

Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, collaborating with the New Adventures Artistic team; Etta Murfitt (Associate Artistic Director), Lez Brotherston (Set and Costume design), Paule Constable (Lighting Design), Paul Groothuis (Sound Design) and Arielle Smith (Associate Choreographer) with Terry Davies’ thrillingly fresh orchestrations of Prokofiev’s dynamic score.

Important Information

The production is recommended for ages 14+

Children under five are not allowed to attend this performance.

Contains: Loud sound effects, flashing lights and a gunshot. The production contains scenes of a disturbing and a sexual nature, including stabbing and strangulation.

Assisted Performances:

Audio described performance at 2.30pm on Saturday 19 August 2023 with 1pm touch tour.
 

Age Restrictions

The production is recommended for ages 14+
Children under five are not allowed to attend this performance.
 

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 2nd September 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

Sadler's Wells Details

Facilities at Sadler's Wells

Sadler's Wells Location

Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.