You know this story from start to finish. You’ve likely seen it repeated in many stories of forbidden love in cinema, theatre, books and television. But, despite knowing about the tragic finale to come, you may still find yourself joyfully cheering for Romeo and Juliet. Why? If you are talking about the State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s production, probably because of how they present this classical play.

In the article by Jon Eben Field in the February Odeum Magazine, he touches on how a beautiful work of art can inspire fresh hope in spite of the tragic story. “... this production’s dancers make us hope that somehow they will find a way to simply be together. And if their performance is great, it is because our hope aligns with the dancers’ love, if not with their destiny”, explains Jon.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents tomorrow (Tuesday, February 7) and Wednesday (February 8) at the Rose Theatre, launching two full weeks of “love”-ly productions just in time for Valentine’s. The 54 ballerines, who came in December with the Nutcracker, invite you back to experience the spirit of love with them again!