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Queensland Ballet Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

21 - 29 Mar 2025
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
2 hours 50 minutes
(includes two intervals, subject to change without notice)
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Romeo & Juliet

Queensland Ballet Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

21 - 29 Mar 2025
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 the Australian premiere in 2014 and put the company on the global map. With Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless score played live by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, it remains one of Queensland Ballet’s 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.

Important Information

Warning

This performance uses theatrical haze and smoke, low fog and strobe lighting effects.

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

Presented by Queensland Ballet in association with QPAC

This event is supported by the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.

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.

Special Events

Post Performance Q&A

  • Sat 22 Mar 2025, 1:30 PM

30 Minute Q&A after performance featuring cast and creatives. This Q&A is Auslan Interpreted. 

Accessibility

To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.

Audio Described

  • Sat 29 Mar 2025, 1:30 PM

Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.

Creatives

  • Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan
  • Stager Gary Harris
  • Music Sergei Prokofiev
  • Set and Costume Designer Paul Andrews
  • Lighting Designer John B Read
  • Conductor Nigel Gaynor
  • Guest Conductor Jonathan Lo
  • Music performed by Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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