Romeo and Juliet presented by The Australian Ballet tickets
About Romeo and Juliet
The story you know. An experience you’ll never forget.
Few stories echo through time like Romeo and Juliet. John Cranko’s beloved production brings Shakespeare’s tale to life in medieval Verona – a city of wealth, rivalry and danger. Where the innocence of first love threatens to unravel everything.
Richly detailed sets and costumes conjure a world of pageantry – both opulent and intimate – immersing audiences in every moment of joy, defiance and heartbreak in this legendary work.
Whether you’re new to ballet or returning to a beloved tradition, this is an experience to fall head over heels for.
See ballet’s most iconic lovers come vividly alive in this must-see performance.
Run time
2hr 35min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
Categories
Ballet, Classic
Start date
15th August, 2026
End date
22nd August, 2026
Venue
Lyric Theatre | Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
BY TRAIN: Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS: Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT: Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY TAXI: The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
BY CAR: There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide, for full details.
More information about Romeo and Juliet
★★★★★ "More than a classic... some of ballet's most powerful pas de deus" - Sydney Art Guide
★★★★★ "Quite simply the perfect blend of music, choreography and design... the dancers of The Australian Ballet [are] firing on all pistons... as good as it gets." - Limelight
★★★★ “…emotionally compelling and psychologically taut.” - The Guardian
★★★★ “Gasps and laughs at pivotal moments show the audience is rambunctious and ready to feast their eyes on a familiar story of heartbreak. The ballet delivers on this promise.” - The Age
"Shiveringly sensuous" - The Australian
"Inventive and fresh, so enthralling and even cheeky" - Stage Whispers
Presented by: The Australian Ballet
Choreography: John Cranko
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Set and costume design: Jürgen Rose
Lighting design: Jon Buswell
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet runs for 2hr 35min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
Which theatre is Romeo and Juliet at?
Romeo and Juliet is at South Brisbane's Lyric Theatre | Queensland Performing Arts Centre, which is located at Corner of Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101.
How much are tickets for Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet tickets start at $53.
How do you get tickets for Romeo and Juliet?
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