🟠 Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet

#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. Age recommendation: 15+

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

Akane Takada and Calvin Richardson performing the roles of Romeo and Juliet are generously supported by QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.

Akane Takada and Calvin Richardson’s performances are with permission from Kevin O’Hare and The Royal Ballet.

#"Star-crossed saga and unrivalled triumph."

Olivia Stewart, The Courier Mail

#"A success in every possible way."

Deborah Jones, The Australian

Dates & Times

21 – 29 March 2025

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

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Price

Pricing from $65, based on midweek D-Reserve across all ticket types.

Below pricing based on C-Reserve tickets across ticket types.

To request a group booking click here or call QTIX at (07) 3840 7466.

Single Tickets from

Adult$116
Concession$110
30 years & under$93
Child$65
Group$99
School Group$35

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

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Credits

Kenneth MacMillan

Choreographer

Gary Harris

Stager

Sergei Prokofiev

Music

Paul Andrews

Set and Costume Design

John B Read

Lighting Designer

Nigel Gaynor

Conductor

Jonathan Lo

Guest Conductor

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Live Music Partner

Calvin Richardson

Guest Artist

Akane Takada

Guest Artist

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Program

A complimentary printed program is available at the performance. We encourage you to please take one between two. You can also download the program here.