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The production is a groundbreaking feat of filmmaking that combines film, music and theatre in an entirely unique and unprecedented way. Having worked closely with MacMillan during their careers, and having performed in Romeo and Juliet, Nunn and Trevitt bring an unparalleled insight and understanding to the tale. Throughout their careers, they have developed a cinematic style of story-telling and dance presentation on-screen to international critical acclaim, winning an International Emmy, 3 Rose d’Ors and 2 Golden Prague awards for their work. They are known for bringing together inventive cinematography and dynamic choreography to award-winning effect and are ideally placed to present Romeo and Juliet in a brand new way.

‘With Romeo and Juliet we’re delighted to be working on a piece which has been a part of our lives since our first performances as professional dancers', say Directors/Producers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt. 'It’s a classic work, but it still allows for reinterpretation and reinvention. This has allowed us to take the celebrated stage production and transform it into a cinematic film, where the audience is no longer removed from the action but is instead able to experience it first-hand. Viewers are able to get up close and personal with the archetypal characters and fully immerse themselves in the story without having the magic broken by set-changes or the curtain coming down. The final product is not ballet or theatre as audiences know it, but a film in its own right; viewers will be fully swept away by the emotion of the story and come away with an experience like no other. Most importantly, this exciting project has allowed us to combine the two art forms we cherish most; film and dance.’

Director of The Royal Ballet and Executive Producer Kevin O’Hare adds: ‘I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Michael and William again to bring this Royal Ballet classic to life in a completely new way to share with audiences here in the United Kingdom and worldwide. The remarkable blend of Shakespeare’s great drama, Prokofiev’s music and Kenneth MacMillan’s choreography never fails to stir the senses and to have this translated into the film genre is a fantastic moment for us. It is also an honour to showcase a wonderful and talented new generation of Royal Ballet dancers as part of this project.”