Romeo and Juliet

A new version of an ever-popular ballet  

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most frequently performed ballets in history. The Norwegian National Ballet now brings the love drama to the Main Stage in an entirely reimagined production – a classical-style ballet choreographed by Kaloyan Boyadjiev. 

Family feud en pointe

The Capulet and Montague families are sworn enemies, yet it is love at first sight between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. On Juliet’s balcony, the young couple confess their devotion to each other – and secretly marry. 

The feud escalates when Romeo avenges his friend Mercutio, murdered by Juliet's cousin Tybalt. As punishment, Romeo is banished from the city. Meanwhile, Juliet's parents pressure her to marry another suitor. 

To be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk everything. 

The choreographer behind The Nutcracker 

Many great choreographers have created their own versions of William Shakespeare's timeless tale, set to Prokofiev's moving score. 

This time, Kaloyan Boyadjiev takes on the iconic love story. A former soloist with the Norwegian National Ballet, Boyadjiev is the creative force behind several acclaimed ballets – including our version of The Nutcracker. Over 200,000 people have seen our Christmas ballet in Norway, and it has also been performed in Bordeaux and Leipzig. 

Boyadjiev's Romeo and Juliet is given a fresh new look created here at the opera house in Bjørvika. The set and costume design are by Christopher Oram, a Tony and Olivier Award–winning designer.

Passion set to Prokofiev 

Prokofiev's poignant music, played by the Norwegian National Opera Orchestra, sets the tone for romantic moments and brutal clashes, steering the ballet towards its inevitable, tragic conclusion. 

Expect passionate duets: the loving couple’s very first encounter, the famous balcony scene and the heartbreaking final scene.