English National Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

English National Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet, a full-length dance production staged at the London Coliseum, in the West End. The show is a classical ballet based on Shakespeare's tragedy.

This is a dance show by English National Ballet, presented as a full-length ballet on the stage of the London Coliseum. Based on Shakespeare's tragedy of two young lovers from feuding Verona families, the story is told through movement and music rather than spoken dialogue, so the emotional narrative is carried by the dancers'physical expression and the orchestral score.

In the auditorium, expect a traditional ballet staging in which the company's dancers fill the stage across the acts, with the drama built through group scenes, duets and the conflict between the families. The production suits audiences interested in classical dance and in ballet adaptations of literature, and it is equally of interest to those who already know the play and want to see how its story is translated into dance.

The London Coliseum, a large theatre near St Martin's Lane, hosts a range of concerts and shows, and this ballet is one of several dance productions presented there on this visit to London. Check the dates table on the page for the performance times that apply to your chosen session.