Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet

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?

Created nearly 50 years ago for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet still has the power to grab you with its electrifying drama. From love at first sight to the final devastating 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.

Audio Described:

• Saturday, 23th January, 2:00pm (Touch tour at 12pm)

Age Restrictions

Ages 10+. Children aged under 5 will not be admitted.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 14th January 2027 until Sun 24th January 2027.

Show times for each day are below.

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