ROMEO AND JULIET
Various venues. Thurs 30 May-Wed 26 June
An upcoming production of Romeo And Juliet, presented by Ballet Cymru, will tour Wales in May and June, as part of a wide-ranging UK tour. Some shows are easier to sell than others, and this one sells itself: a revival of what the Theatre Critics Of Wales Awards awarded Best Large Scale Dance Production in 2014. If it’s anything like the original production then it will be an unforgettable experience.
Audiences can expect a visual treat, including striking video projections, and exquisite costumes courtesy of the renowned George Meyer-Wiel, who trained at The Royal College of Art. Like all ballets, the aesthetic appeal of the production might draw people in, but it will be the dancing that keeps them glued to their seats. The show’s dynamic choreography has been arranged through a collaboration of Darius James OBE, Amy Doughty and the Dancers Of The Company, so audiences can expect some dazzling physical displays that will reflect the drama and passion of the source material.
Romeo And Juliet will be appearing at Newport’s Riverfront (Thurs 30 and Fri 31 May), Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon (Thurs 6 June), Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl (Thurs 13 June) and the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven (Wed 26 June).
words Josh Rees
Tickets: £10-£15. Info: www.welshballet.co.uk
