Romeo and Juliet
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Event location: Royal Opera House.
 Kenneth MacMillan's great interpretation of Shakespeare's enduring tragedy is one of the most popular works in the Royal Ballet repertory " and one of the greatest examples of 20th-century choreography. Against the background of Renaissance Italy, a chance meeting ignites a profound love between Romeo and Juliet, bringing with it the hope - tragically unfulfilled " that they may unite in peace their opposing families, the Montagues and the Capulets. The romance and tensions of the story particularly suit the breadth of MacMillan's talent: from the physical bravado of young men, whether sword fighting or out on the town, to the formality of a grand ball and poignant, intimate scenes between the young lovers. Prokofiev's musical score is a classic of passion and colour matched perfectly by MacMillan's beautifully fluid and touching dance interpretation.
Running time: 2 hours 55 minutes
CREDITS
Composer
Sergei Prokofiev
Choreography
Kenneth MacMillan
Designs
Nicholas Georgiadis
Lighting
John B Read
PERFORMERS
Romeo
Edward Watson
Rupert Pennefather
Thiago Soares
Viacheslav Samodurov
Juliet
Leanne Benjamin
Lauren Cuthbertson
Marianela Nuñez
Sarah Lamb
Conductor
Boris Gruzin
Orchestra
Royal Ballet Sinfonia
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