World Cup widows being invited to see Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet at The Lowry

Jun 24 2010 by Mark Smith, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

THE Lowry is to play host to Birmingham Royal Ballet’s performance of Romeo and Juliet in what organisers are calling ‘the perfect antidote for World Cup widows’.

The tale follows young Romeo Montague, who tricks his way into the lavish Capulet’s masked ball, sees the young Juliet Capulet and it is love at first dance.

Boldly forgoing the approval of their families, the young lovers play by their own rules and soon their dangerous seduction is filled with secrets, as the star-crossed pair hatch a perilous plot.

With a sweeping score composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1935, performed by the 60 members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and soaring Kenneth MacMillan choreography for a cast of more than 60, Romeo and Juliet continues to be an all-time classic love story.

Sumptuous designs are by Paul Andrews and lighting is by John Read.

First performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1992 at Birmingham Hippodrome, Romeo and Juliet, created by MacMillan, a legendary master of modern ballet, enjoyed its world premiere in 1965 at the Royal Opera House performed by The Royal Ballet.

A spokeswoman said: “Like footballers, dancers rely on super fitness and team work, but the artistry of the world-renowned company is the perfect antidote for anyone wanting an escape from wall-to-wall football!”

The show runs from June 30 until July 3 at the Salford Quays venue.

Tickets ranging from £16-33 are available on 0843 208 6005.