5 stars! Exquisite! Danced by the company with admirable fervour; played by its principals with a grand enthusiasm and no little subtlety; rising splendidly to its heights in the Prokofiev score under Koen Kessels’ batonClement Crisp, THE FINANCIAL TIMES
The greatest love story of all: Kenneth MacMillan’s groundbreaking ballet is a 20th-century classic and a heartbreaking match for Prokofiev’s magnificent score. Set against a wonderful evocation of 16th-century Verona, Juliet (Sarah Lamb) and Romeo (Australia’s Steven McRae) fall passionately in love, but their families are sworn enemies, divided by a bitter feud. Can their love survive such hatred?
The screening will be presented by former Royal Ballet Principal Darcey Bussell.
Based at the Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, led by Director Kevin O'Hare, is Britain’s largest ballet company. The Company has a wide-ranging repertory showcasing the great classical ballets, heritage works from Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, as well as new works by the foremost choreographers of today.
