• Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates 14 January 2027 - 24 January 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 55 minutes (including intervals)
  • Age guidelines 10+

English National Ballet’s sumptuous production of Romeo & Juliet returns to the London Coliseum to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Rudolf Nureyev’s extraordinary ballet, created for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, remains one of ballet’s greatest works.

Experience the passion and tragedy of Romeo & Juliet in English National Ballet’s electrifying ballet, playing at the London Coliseum this winter.

English National Ballet Philharmonic performs Prokofiev’s soaring score, including the unforgettable Dance of the Knights.

From love at first sight to the final devastating embrace, don’t miss this iconic story come alive on stage in London.

English National Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet is playing at the London Coliseum from 14 to 24 January 2027.

Why you should book

  • The greatest love story ever told – from the young couple’s first glance to their heart-wrenching final embrace
  • English National Ballet’s exhilarating production, with dance and music to captivate the senses
  • Hear Prokofiev’s soaring score live, performed by a full orchestra
  • Experience the incredible dancers of Britain’s great dance company

Renaissance Italy, city of Verona. Tensions run high between the Montagues and the Capulets as the families stand on the brink of violence. Against the backdrop of simmering hatred, fate intervenes: love blooms across the divide. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. Can young love survive in a world ruled by conflict?

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Performance Information

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Jan 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet?

  • Rudolf Nureyev – Choreography and Staging
  • Sergei Prokofiev – Music
  • Ezio Frigerio – Set Design
  • Ezio Frigerio and Franca Squarciapino – Costume Design
  • Tharon Musser – Lighting Design

Venue Information

London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

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Critics' reviews of Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet

★★★★★ "Entertainment as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be" - Telegraph

★★★★ "A piece full of fast-paced choreography, doom and Venetian bawdiness, and it stands the test of time" - The London Standard

★★★★ "A stirring and ultimately moving revival" - The Express

★★★★ "Emotion pours from every corner of the often overflowing stage" - Bachtrack

Frequently Asked Questions

Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet is playing at the London Coliseum in London
The running time of Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet is 2 hours 55 minutes (including intervals)
The age recommendations for Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet are: 10+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday

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