Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet
#The greatest love story of all time returns.
Kenneth MacMillan’s romantic masterpiece returns to set hearts alight. Shakespeare’s legendary tale takes us to Renaissance Italy where a young star-crossed couple fall in love on the streets of fair Verona. Amidst violence, passion, and feuding families, Romeo and Juliet’s love is immediate and intense, with tragedy following rapidly behind. MacMillan’s stunning and much-adored Shakespearean ballet is brought to life with passionate choreography, elegant costumes, striking sets, and Prokofiev’s iconic score.
Since its 1965 London premiere with The Royal Ballet, this iconic production by one of the world’s greatest choreographers has had a revered history and is performed only by select companies across the globe. MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet broke Queensland Ballet’s 54-year box office record at our Australian premiere in 2014 and put us on the global map. With Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless score played live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, it remains one of our largest and most ambitious productions of all time.
A drama of romance, passion and tragedy, Romeo & Juliet is the unmissable ballet event of the year.
Please note: This performance uses theatrical haze and smoke, low fog and strobe lighting effects.
Queensland Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generous donors whose support enabled the purchase of the sets and costumes of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet: McLaren Family, CP Morris Fund at the APS Foundation, Stanbroke, Mr John Story AO & Mrs Georgina Story, Darren & Carmel Brown, Louise Hamshere and Diana Bertalli.
Make the greatest impact for Queensland Ballet and demonstrate your passion for creativity by supporting new works and exciting acquisitions such as Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet. We welcome a conversation with you for support of our Artistic programs and New Works: give@queenslandballet.com.au
This event is supported by the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.
#"Star-crossed saga and unrivalled triumph."
#"A success in every possible way."
Price
2025 Season Packages available from 1pm AEST on Friday 15 November 2024.
Single tickets on sale from Monday 9 December 2024.
Grande Season tickets from
Adult$122 |
Concession$104 |
Petite Season tickets from
Adult$130 |
Concession$111 |
*Based on midweek pricing
Fees
When purchasing a Queensland Ballet Season Package a transaction fee of $5 applies per transaction.
Ticket fees may apply at checkout, as per QPAC Terms and Conditions.
Venue
Lyric Theatre
QPAC
Cnr Grey & Melbourne Streets
South
Brisbane
QLD 4101
Accessibility
Duration
Approximately two hours and 50 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals.
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- Q&A
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Kenneth MacMillan
Choreographer
Gary Harris
Stager
Sergei Prokofiev
Music
Paul Andrews
Set and Costume Design
John B Read
Lighting Designer
Nigel Gaynor
Conductor
Jonathan Lo
Guest Conductor
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Live Music Partner
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Image gallery: Queensland Ballet performing Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet. Photography by David Kelly.