Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

Prokofiev’s ballet with choreography by Kenneth MacMillan performed by the Royal Ballet with Federico Bonelli and Lauren Cuthbertson in the title roles. The Orchestra of the Royal Ballet is conducted by Barry Wordworth.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2013

Duration

158 mins

Credits

Director

Ross MacGibbon

Music

Sergei Prokofiev

Production Design

Nicholas Georgiadis

Choreographer

Kenneth MacMillan

Cast

Federico Bonelli	Romeo
Lauren Cuthbertson	Juliet
Alexander Campbell	Mercutio
Bennet Gartside	Tybalt
Christina Arestis	Lady Capulet
Christopher Saunders	Capulet
Dawid Trzensimiech	Benvolio
Gary Avis	Escalus, Prince of Verona
Vale Rihristov	Paris

Additional Details

Theatre

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Theatre company

Royal Ballet Company

Production type

Dance

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Dance; Shakespeare

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Extra features: Documentary: ‘Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet’ -- Sword fighting: sharp points and pirouettes -- Cast gallery.

History

Recorded and broadcast live to cinemas worldwide from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 22 March 2012.

Production Company

Name

Opus Arte

Email

opusarte@roh.org.uk

Web

https://www.opusarte.com/ External site opens in new window

Address

Royal Opera House
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9DD