Ballet BC gives Shakespeare’s star-cross lovers a new twist in production of Romeo + Juliet

Ballet BC Dancers Brandon Alley and Emily Chessa. Cindi Wicklund photo.

Ballet BC Dancers Brandon Alley and Emily Chessa. Cindi Wicklund photo.

A fresh retelling of Romeo and Juliet is a first for Ballet B.C.

The company is presenting the world premiere of this specially commissioned piece. It’s a new, contemporary take of the Shakespeare play from Medhi Walerski, a rising French star of the international dance scene.

Ballet BC’s production of Romeo + Juliet plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Feb. 21-24. Find out more below.

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Ballet BC gives Shakespeare’s star-cross lovers a new twist in production of Romeo + Juliet