Royal Ballet & Opera 2024/25: Romeo und Julia (Gounod)

In the organizer's words:

The greatest love story ever told in ballet.

The Capulets and the Montagues are mortal enemies. But it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet at the Capulet ball after Romeo sneaks in. The two fall in love and declare their mutual devotion on Juliet's balcony. They marry in secret. Things become even more awkward for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio, who was killed by Juliet's cousin Tybalt. Romeo is banished from Verona for this deed. Meanwhile, Juliet's parents force her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk everything. (Source: Distribution)