Shakespearean Classic

Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers is beautifully choreographed by Francesco Ventriglia set to Prokofiev's mesmerizing score, in this glittering production from Alberta Ballet! A staple throughout history for very good reason, the tale of young love the and the perils it can bring with it is as glorious as ever, and makes the perfect trip to the ballet, whether it's your first time or your fiftieth.

What Is The Story?

Whilst Romeo Capulet and Juliet Montague are concerned with love at first sight, their rival clans will stop at nothing to destroy the other. When it becomes clear the match will not be tolerated, the pair hatches a scheme to escape the embittered streets of Verona; only the outcome depends on some dangerous trickery that might just see their fates entwined forever, and not in the marriage bed as previously planned.