Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis
Prokofiev’s ballet with choreography by Kenneth MacMillan performed by the Royal Ballet with Federico Bonelli and Lauren Cuthbertson in the title roles. The Orchestra of the Royal Ballet is conducted by Barry Wordworth.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2013
Duration
158 mins

Credits

Director
Ross MacGibbon
Music
Sergei Prokofiev
Production Design
Nicholas Georgiadis
Choreographer
Kenneth MacMillan
Cast
Federico BonelliRomeo
Lauren CuthbertsonJuliet
Alexander CampbellMercutio
Bennet GartsideTybalt
Christina ArestisLady Capulet
Christopher SaundersCapulet
Dawid TrzensimiechBenvolio
Gary AvisEscalus, Prince of Verona
Vale RihristovParis

Additional Details

Theatre
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Theatre company
Royal Ballet Company
Production type
Dance
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Dance; Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Extra features: Documentary: ‘Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet’ -- Sword fighting: sharp points and pirouettes -- Cast gallery.
History
Recorded and broadcast live to cinemas worldwide from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 22 March 2012.

Production Company

Name

Opus Arte

Email
opusarte@roh.org.uk
Web
https://www.opusarte.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
Royal Opera House
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9DD

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av75700 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)