Overview

• Kenneth MacMillan’s 1965 adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet' remains a landmark in storytelling through movement, blending naturalism with classical ballet.
• The Royal Ballet’s revival features Yasmine Naghdi as a spirited Juliet and Matthew Ball as an emotive Romeo, praised for their contrasting yet compelling portrayals of young love.
• Prokofiev’s powerful score, conducted by Koen Kessels, and Nicholas Georgiadis’s lavish Renaissance-inspired sets and costumes enhance the production’s emotional depth and visual splendor.
• Supporting performances, including Joseph Sissens’s dynamic Mercutio and Ryoichi Hirano’s commanding Tybalt, contribute to the production’s dramatic intensity.
• The anniversary run continues at the Royal Opera House until May 26, with a live cinema relay scheduled for March 20 featuring a different lead cast.