Melbourne

6 - 16 June 2026

Regent Theatre

Melbourne 6 - 16 June 2026 Regent Theatre

The Australian Ballet presents THE MELBOURNE SEASON OF

ROMEO & JULIET

CHOREOGRAPHY BY JOHN CRANKO, MUSIC BY SERGEI PROKOFIEV  

australianballet.com.au

Cameron Steens - ENSEMBLE PERFORMER

With its compelling storytelling that always hits the heart, Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet is a majestic vision of Shakespeare’s play. Capturing the fierce clashes of rival families against the luminous flare of young love, the choreography is driven by Sergei Prokofiev’s dramatic score. Jürgen Rose’s opulent design flaunts the pageantry of medieval Verona, contrasting the heavy splendour of the aristocratic elder generation with the billowing fabrics of the teenage lovers' carefree romance. 

Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet binds artists and audiences in a profound emotional experience. From the first flush of romance to its final heartbreaking finale, you’ll be captivated by the eternal symbol of love at its most pure, rare and precious that is Romeo and his Juliet.

CREATIVE TEAM

Choreography - John Cranko

Staging - Yseult Lendvai and Mark Kay

Composer - Sergei Prokofiev

Set and Costume Design - Jürgen Rose

Lighting Design - Jon Buswell

Orchestra - Orchestra Victoria

Cast, by performance, available here - australianballet.com.au

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