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Dance

Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells

14 May 14 – 17 May 14, 7:30pm; Matinee at 2:30pm

Shakespeare's timeless tale of 'star-cross'd' love is set in 20th century Italy in this the most iconic of the Scottish company's ballets.

By Lucy Brooks on 15/4/2014

Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells
Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells
Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells Lucy Brooks
Following the success of its award-winning A Streetcar Named Desire in 2012, the Scottish Ballet returns to Saddler’s Wells with the London premiere of a unique balletic interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. Choreographed in 2008 by Krzysztof Pastor, the ballet gives a compelling contemporary edge to the legendary love story. 
Each of the three acts is updated to a different era of 20th century Italy, reflecting the story’s timeless appeal. The backdrop shifts from the violence of the First World War, through the aftermath of Mussolini’s fascist rule, to the complexity of contemporary conflicts. Amidst the dramatic effect of the shifting setting, the ballet retains Prokofiev’s powerful, lyrical score, performed live by Scottish Ballet’s own orchestra. 
Pastor, resident choreographer at Dutch National Ballet, has gained an international reputation for devising almost 50 visionary ballets. His  Romeo and Juliet  was created for the Scottish Ballet, whose dancers bring the roles to life with passionate intensity.  The staging shows how the division between the houses of Montague and Capulet in sixteenth-century Verona is echoed in contemporary conflicts. Set and costume designer Tatyana Van Walsum portrays the shifts in the plot through monochrome for WW1, sepia for the post-fascist world and the blue glow of television screens in the media-dominated contemporary backdrop.
The production was highly acclaimed when first performed in 2008. Scottish Ballet’s artistic director, Christopher Hampson is enthusiastic about its return: ‘To be involved with bringing one of the Company’s most loved productions back to the stage is both an honour and a great opportunity.’ It is also a great opportunity for London audiences to see a stunning balletic reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s most famous love story.




What Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells
Where Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN | MAP
Nearest tube Angel (underground)
When 14 May 14 – 17 May 14, 7:30pm; Matinee at 2:30pm
Price £12-£42
Website Click here to book via Sadler's Wells



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    About Scottish Ballet

    Originally founded in 1957, Scottish Ballet adopted its current name in 1974. Since then it has come to be known as Scotland’s national dance company. They employ 36 full-time dancers and have a rich repertoire of productions, including last year’s acclaimed production of Hansel and Gretel.


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    There are plenty of good restaurants on the nearby St. John Street. A favourite of ours is a little way down, near Smithfield Market: St John Bar and Restaurant offers a daily menu of top quality, seasonal classics with a legendary wine list. The bar can be busy but it adds to the atmosphere. Or if you are there on a Friday or Saturday take a stroll to Exmouth Market and grab something to eat there.

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