Romeo and Juliet ballet in Wellington

Close up of a ballet dancer on stage surrounded by hazy lights and three other dancers.

Two ballet dancers wearing white clothing, performing on a darkly lit stage.

Eight people on stage with hazy lighting wearing 16th century inspired outfits.

Two ballet dancers in white clothing in a black room, splayed on the floor.

Shakespeare’s love story, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, is the blueprint for all modern romances. Witness the passion, drama, and heartbreak of this timeless classic when Australian dance company BIG Live brings it to the St James Theatre stage.

The cast of ballet stars features alumni from some of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies. See dancers from the English National Ballet, Mariinsky Theatre, Australian Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and more. The production will also feature new sets and costumes to add to the spectacle.

BIG Live is Australia’s fastest-growing dance company. It is touring ʻRomeo & Julietʻ throughout Australia and New Zealand in 2025. Wellington is the only stop in New Zealand.