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Independent Ballet Wales

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Romeo and Juliet

By William Shakespeare

From forth the fatal loins of these two foes

A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life,

Independent Ballet Wales present the greatest love story ever told. Shakespeare,s most famous tragedy and his most enduring tale is now a distinctive new full length classical ballet.

Brought to dramatic life using the finest classical dance, and featuring a luxurious score by Hector Berlioz, Romeo & Juliet is Independent Ballet Wales at its most haunting and evocative.

Intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echo through dramatic and lyrical choreography.

Classically exquisite costumes and extraordinary settings create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age old feud. But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?

It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

Independent Ballet Wales are a young, vital group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet. Using powerful and timeless stories the company challenges its dancers to interpret some of the finest characters in literature.

"These young ballet pioneers deserve wider support. Catch them if you can." The Dancing Times.

Committed to adapting the choreography to suit large scale theatres or smaller arts centres this likeable and hard working company tour to more venues than any other bringing challenging, original classical ballet to Theatres throughout the UK and beyond.

"This charming and gifted company." The Daily Telegraph

With a unique, unpretentious style the Welsh Independent Ballet is the perfect way to enjoy the highest possible standard of dance and storytelling.

"This company should be praised for rooting ballet in Wales" The Stage Explosive

Dance. Physical Theatre. Classical Ballet.

Reviews for Independent Ballet Wales

"..some very fine dance, intelligent characterisation, and a good sense of necessary drama."

Glasgow Herald

"Comedy, pathos and plenty of love interest, further enhancing this talented young company's reputation."

South Wales Argus

"An effective blend of traditional and modern. A fine combination of first rate technique and sensitivity…."

Belfast Telegraph

"Impressively able dancers and a choreographer who can make use of every gift they have."

The Sunday Telegraph

"Colourful, exciting and a joy to see. A wonderful Welsh ballet Company."

EIRE Munster Express

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