Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together.
Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together.
A masterful re-telling of an ageless tale of teenage discovery and the madness of first love, Romeo and Juliet garnered universal critical acclaim when it premiered in 2019, and now returns to the New Adventures repertoire alongside the very best of Bourne’s world renowned dance theatre productions.
A seismic YOUTHQUAKE. A Romeo and Juliet for the millennial generation. BOLD, FRESH and bang on the money- The Stage
Astounding theatre- New York Times
Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, collaborating with the New Adventures Artistic team; Etta Murfitt (Associate Artistic Director), Lez Brotherston (Set and Costume design), Paule Constable (Lighting Design), Paul Groothuis (Sound Design) and Arielle Smith (Associate Choreographer) with Terry Davies’ thrillingly fresh orchestrations of Prokofiev’s dynamic score.
The production contains loud sound effects including a gun shot and has flashing lights in sections (not strobe). The production contains scenes of a disturbing and a sexual nature, including stabbing and strangulation. More details can be provided if required.
ELECTRIFYING. One of Bourne’s smartest, sexiest, most stirring shows ever.- Daily Telegraph
Storytelling at its finest, SHOULD NOT BE MISSED- Daily Express
So STUNNING you might just forget to breathe- Broadway World
King's Theatre, Glasgow
King’s Theatre Glasgow opened in 1904 and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. The King's provides Glasgow's flourishing amateur groups with a high profile stage and was the location for the opening ceremony of Glasgow's European City of Culture events in 1990. Above all, it continues to pack in appreciative audiences performance after performance and throughout the year.
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