Romeo & Juliet By William Shakespeare
Director Peter Evans

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The greatest love story ever told

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. 

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 Madeline Li as Juliet, and Ryan Hodson as Romeo, this exquisite production is not to be missed.

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

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Nothing short of exhilarating.

Time Out Sydney

Credits

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

Bell Shakespeare Production Patron: Katie Page, CEO Harvey Norman

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Plan your visit

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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