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Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare
Director Peter Evans

19 November - 7 December 2025

In the Playhouse

Bell Shakespeare

Theatre

After a blockbuster season at The Neilson Nutshell in 2023, Bell Shakespeare returns to Sydney Opera House in 2025 with Peter Evans' critically acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet. 

Did my heart love til now?

Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 5

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The greatest love story ever told

After a chance meeting, an intense but forbidden love is ignited between two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet. And despite the unending, violent feud between their families, they will risk everything to be together. 

This raw portrayal of Romeo & Juliet will envelop you in the passion, the intensity and the heartbreak of Shakespeare’s most evocative tragedy. 

Peter Evans’ critically acclaimed production of the greatest love story ever told returns to stages in 2025. Introducing the magnetic Madeleine Li as Juliet, this exquisite production is not to be missed.

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

By William Shakespeare
Director Peter Evans
Set and Costume Designer Anna Tregloan
Lighting Designer Benjamin Cisterne
Composer and Sound Designer Max Lyandvert
With Madeline Li

Bell Shakespeare Production Patron: Katie Page, CEO Harvey Norman

Nothing short of exhilarating.

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