William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert

  • Cinema
  • Contemporary Music
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 150 minutes, one 20 minute interval Subject to change
  • Seating map

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 1996 film with the World Premiere of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, a live cinematic concert experience at the Sydney Opera House. 

Featuring a big-screen presentation of the film, elevated with live music, atmospheric lighting, and immersive concert stage production. As the film plays on screen, a 12-piece hybrid ensemble performs the soundtrack and score live in sync with the action, animating the vibrant world of Verona Beach.

More than a traditional night at the movies, the production brings the film’s romance, chaos, and emotional intensity off the screen and into the theatre. 

Directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet reimagined the classic for a new generation with its stylized visuals, modern energy, and unforgettable soundtrack featuring Des’ree’s “Kissing You,” The Cardigans’ “Lovefool,” Radiohead’s “Talk Show Host,” and Garbage’s “#1 Crush.”

Developed in collaboration with Disney Concerts, Williams Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert is a bold fusion of film, music, and live performance.

Presented by TEG Dainty

Event details

Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene…

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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

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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