Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Lyric Theatre, QPAC

#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."

Olivia Stewart, Courier Mail 

#"A success in every possible way."

Deborah Jones, The Australian
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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
Audio Described

Duration

Approximately two hours and 50 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals.

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Kenneth MacMillan

Kenneth MacMillan

Choreographer

Gary Harris

Gary Harris

Stager

Sergei Prokofiev

Music

Paul Andrews

Paul Andrews

Set and Costume Design

John B Read

John B Read

Lighting Designer

Nigel Gaynor

Nigel Gaynor

Conductor

Jonathan Lo

Guest Conductor

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Live Music Partner


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Post-performance Q&A

Saturday 22 March 2025, 1.30pm

Auslan interpreted post-performance Q&A panel discussion with creatives and dancers.

Audio described performance

Saturday 29 March 2025, 1.30pm

Our Audio Described performances offer patrons who are blind or low vision an understanding of what is happening visually on stage to complement their theatre experience.

Centre Stage Experience

Saturday 22 March 2025

​​Adults of all skill levels are invited to take part in a Romeo & Juliet inspired dance and adapted repertoire class onstage at QPAC's Lyric Theatre.


Image gallery: Queensland Ballet performing Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet. Photography by David Kelly.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and perform. Long before we performed on this land, it played host to the dance expression of our First Peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders — past, present and emerging — and acknowledge the valuable contribution they have made and continue to make to the cultural landscape of this country.

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