BIG Live Presents Romeo and Juliet

Presented by BIG Live

Shakespeare’s most iconic love story makes a triumphant return to Australia with BIG Live’s stunning production of Romeo and Juliet.

Prepare to be swept away by the passion, drama, and heartbreak of this timeless classic, set to the breathtaking scores of Sergei Prokofiev and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, brought to life by an extraordinary cast performing with brand new sets, props and costumes.

Featuring Emilia Bignami as Juliet, Joel Burke as Romeo and Ervin Zagidullin, formerly of the Mariinsky Theatre, as the fiery Tybalt. The production also stars alumni from the English National Ballet, Australian Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and more.

From the grandeur of the Capulet ball to the tragedy of the lovers’ final embrace, this is ballet at its most unforgettable.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the romance and intensity of Romeo and Juliet this 24th of May.

Presented by BIG Live in association with United Airlines.

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CREDITS

Choreography Joel Burke
Composer Sergei Prokofiev and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Set Design Ben Hambling

CAST

Romeo Joel Burke
Juliet Emilia Bignami
Tybalt Ervin Zagidullin
Cast BIG Live cast including alumni from English National Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Australian Ballet, Ankara State Opera and Ballet, Teatro alla Scala Academie, and Stuttgart Ballet.

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Running time 120 minutes including interval. Times are approximate and subject to change without notice. 

Production images by Cloud 9 Photography.