Romeo and Juliet
A tragic tale of star-crossed lovers: Kenneth MacMillan's poignant ballet is a 20th-century classic.
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When to see it
Booking for 19 October 2013 - 7 December 2013 opens
- Booking opens 9 July 2013 at 10.00am for General Public.
- Booking opens 11 June 2013 at 10.00am for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opens 4 June 2013 at 10.00am for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opens 31 May 2013 at 10.00am for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opens 30 May 2013 at 10.00am for Premium 2 Friends.
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Introduction
When Romeo and Juliet meet at a ball they fall passionately in love. But their families are sworn enemies, divided by a bitter feud. Can they stay together against a backdrop of hatred and hostility?
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Background
Kenneth MacMillan brings a contemporary interpretation to Sergei Prokofiev's classic score. His version of the ballet draws out the emotional and psychological intensity at the heart of the tale. Romeo and Juliet contains three passionate pas de deux: from the lovers' first meeting and the famous balcony scene to the devastating final tragedy. The lovers' story is set against a wonderful evocation of 16th-century Verona: a bustling market place erupts into a violent sword fight and a lavish ball is held at an elegant mansion.
MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet first arrived at Covent Garden in 1965. Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn took the title roles. The performance received a rapturous reception, with 43 curtain calls and almost 40 minutes of applause. It has been at the heart of the Company’s repertory ever since, amassing over 400 performances. This classic production has been toured around the world. It was recently adapted for arena-scale performances at the O2 Arena, keeping MacMillan’s vision powerfully alive in the 21st century.
Thanks to
Generous philanthropic support from
Peter Lloyd and The Artists’ Circle
Generously supported by
The Paul Ferguson Memorial Fund
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Running time
About 3 hours | Including two intervals
Credits
| Choreography | Kenneth MacMillan |
| Music | Sergey Prokofiev |
| Designs | Nicholas Georgiadis |
| Lighting design | John B Read |
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Related links
- www.youtube.com MacMillan's Masterpiece - Romeo and Juliet
- www.youtube.com Romeo and Juliet Swordfight lessons
- www.kennethmacmillan.com The ballets of Kenneth MacMillan: Romeo and Juliet
- en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia: Romeo and Juliet (MacMillan)
