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Chorus of dancers in dip-died gowns and masks look left against dark background under giant, lion's head wall ornament.

Lines of servants dance holding platters aloft on shiny stage in front of darkened bridge and lion's head statue.

Chorus of ballerinas in white sheer dresses dance on point holding lilies in front of bridal bed, bridge, and sunrise sky.

Dancer in white holds ballerina aloft on dappled stage in front of bridge arches and blue sky.

Dancer in white and ballerina in peach share longing look in front of anxious friar against dark cloudy sky.

Brightly garbed acrobats entertain villagers under decorated bridge against painted backdrop buildings.

Ballerina in pale dress stands at balcony railing under swagged curtain against bridge and moonlit sky.

Ballerina in pale nightgown cowers between two standing women in front of bridal bed against bridge arch and lavender sky.

Slain figure lies on bed between tall candles under light from rose window in front of gated bridge against rose-coloured sky.

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Romeo and Juliet

National Ballet of Canada

Production history

The Washington Ballet at the Kennedy Center
Ballet West

Creative

Music

Sergei Prokofiev

Choreographer

John Cranko

Set & Costume Designer

Susan Benson

Lighting Designer

Robert Thomson