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The National Ballet of Canada

Romeo and Juliet

Thu, February 2, 2023
1:15 PM
Southam Hall 1 Elgin Street Ottawa Canada
Harrison James and Heather Ogden in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Harrison James and Heather Ogden in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Artists of the Ballet in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Artists of the Ballet in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Brendan Saye, Donald Thom and Siphesihle November in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Artists of the Ballet in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Naoya Ebe in Romeo and Juliet. © Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.
Family programming Dance Ballet with Orchestra
“★★★★/4 A Romeo and Juliet with soul. A choreographic delight, rich in detail, subtle in its musicality and always dramatically expressive.” Michael Crabb, Toronto Star
  • In-person event
  • ≈ 2 hours and 40 minutes · With intermission

In recognition and thanks for invaluable donor support, the NAC Orchestra and NAC Dance grants insider access to donors to audit a working rehearsal in Southam Hall. Often, an artist or member of the artistic team gives insights into the creative process and invites questions from donors. Seating is limited.

Running Time
ACT I – 52 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes

ACT II–30 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes

ACT III –38 minutes

Featuring the NAC Orchestra 

Few of Shakespeare’s works have translated so well to the beautiful language of ballet as Romeo and Juliet. Choreographed by celebrated Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, this particular version was commissioned to celebrate The National Ballet of Canada’s 60th anniversary in 2011. Deftly attuned to highlighting the narrative’s dramatic moments and the intimacy of the star-crossed romance, Ratmansky creates a dance drama with electrifying fight sequences and an unforgettable balcony pas-de-deux. This larger than life, sublimely danced production manifests the simplicity of Renaissance art through its geometric sets and period costumes.

Don’t miss principal dancer Guillaume Côté’s final performance at the NAC with The National Ballet of Canada in the lead role of Romeo on Friday, February 3!

Learn more in the program notes ›

Performance is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including intermission

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