Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet

One of Bournes smartest, sexiest, most stirring shows ever (*****Daily Telegraph), this passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeares classic story of love and conflict is set in the not-too-distant future in The Verona Institute. Here difficult young people are mysteriously confined by a society that seeks to divide and crush their youthful spirit and individuality. The two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together. Bursting with youth, vitality and Matthew Bournes trademark storytelling, this brand-new production has been heralded as a seismic youthquake. A Romeo and Juliet for the millennial generation (***** The Stage). Filmed live at Sadlers Wells in London