Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story. The grandest stage.

The greatest love story. The grandest stage.

John Cranko interprets Shakespeare’s immortal text into a beloved classical ballet.

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Melbourne / Naarm
6 — 16 June 2026
Brisbane / Meanjin
15 — 22 August 2026

Duration
156 mins / 2 Intervals
Ticket Price Range
Adults from $85
30 and under from $68
May differ based on availability and venue

“Ballet to die for” Sydney Arts Guide
“As good as it gets” Limelight

The story you know. An experience you’ll never forget.

Few stories echo through time like Romeo and Juliet. John Cranko’s beloved production brings Shakespeare's tale to life in medieval Verona. A city of wealth, rivalry and danger and where the innocence of first love threatens to unravel everything.

Richly detailed sets and costumes conjure a world of pageantry, both opulent and intimate, immersing audiences in every moment of joy, defiance and heartbreak in this legendary work.

Whether you’re new to ballet or returning to a beloved tradition, this is an experience to fall head over heels for.

See ballet’s most iconic lovers come vividly alive in this must-see performance.

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RJ 800x1120 A — Principal Artist Robyn Hendricks and Davi Ramos
Photo Pierre Toussaint

RJ 800x1120 B — Principal Artist Robyn Hendricks and Davi Ramos
Photo Pierre Toussaint

“…emotionally compelling and psychologically taut.” The Guardian
“Gasps and laughs at pivotal moments show the audience is rambunctious and ready to feast their eyes on a familiar story of heartbreak. The ballet delivers on this promise.” The Age

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images15 — Rina Nemoto and Mason Lovegrove, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Daniel Boud

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images7 — Principal Artists Callum Linnane and Sharni Spencer, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Daniel Boud

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images14 — Senior Artist Jarryd Madden, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Daniel Boud

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images13 — Joshua Consandine, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images12 — Principal Artist Brett Chynoweth, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images11 — Artists of The Australian Ballet, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images10 — Principal Artist Callum Linnane and Adam Bull, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images9 — Katherine Sonnekus, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Daniel Boud

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images8 — Principal Artists Sharni Spencer and Amy Harris, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Daniel Boud

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images6 — Artists of The Australian Ballet, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images5 — Principal Artists Callum Linnane and Sharni Spencer, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Daniel Boud

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images3 — Principal Artist Dimity Azoury and Nathan Brook, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images2 — Principal Artist Dimity Azoury and Valerie Tereshchenko, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
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TAB4755 SP26 RJ TAB Web Page Assets Production Images — Principal Artist Dimity Azoury, *Romeo and Juliet* (Cranko) 2022
Photo Kate Longley

This season of Romeo and Juliet is generously supported by Lady Potter AC CMRI and The David Hallberg Fund for Artistic Aspiration.

Production credits

Choreography John Cranko
Staged by Yseult Lendvai and Mark Kay
Composer Sergei Prokofiev
Set and costume design Jürgen Rose
Lighting design Jon Buswell
Relighter (Brisbane) Jason Morphett

Music

Melbourne
With Orchestra Victoria

Sydney
With Opera Australia Orchestra

Brisbane
With Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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Cast and Synopsis

Melbourne

Content warning

Romeo and Juliet contains the use of haze, theatrical weapons and mature themes, including depictions of violence and suicide.

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Romeo and Juliet 08227 — Fiona Tonkin and Steven Heathcote in *Romeo and Juliet* (1991)

Photo by Earl Carter

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Find out about The Australian Ballet's history of Juliet and her Romeo with our Behind Ballet blog

Terms and Conditions

Melbourne Exclusive: 2 Tickets for $247*

2 Tickets for $247 at the Regent Theatre.
Available for Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th, and Thursday 11th June performances, including the matinée.
Offer applies to A and B reserves only.
Only applicable to adult tickets, no additional concessions can be applied.
Offer subject to availability, valid until 11:59pm 29th May or until the allocation is exhausted.

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Romeo and Juliet Melbourne Buy Four Offer

4 Tickets for $480 at the Regent Theatre.
Tickets Only available in B and C reserve.
Available for Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th June performances, including the matinée.
Only applicable to adult tickets, no additional concessions can be applied.
Offer subject to availability, until performance completed or until allocation exhausted.

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