No other Shakespeare play translates so well to dance as Romeo and Juliet and a new production by Northern Ballet aims to capture the intensity of emotions in the story of the star-crossed lovers.

Set to Prokofiev’s score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, the modern interpretation is the first collaboration the company has had with acclaimed choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot.

Maillot said: “In this adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, my primary objective is to sincerely portray the powerful emotions to the audience so that they share in the passionate love of the young couple and take a journey with them.”

The UK premiere of the ballet took place at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre last year.

Northern Ballet’s artistic director David Nixon said: “Jean-Christophe’s Romeo and Juliet is an inspired contemporary response to the classic play and our talented dancers are ideally suited to interpret his wonderful language.”

DETAILS

Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet will be at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre from tonight to Saturday, September 24.

For tickets from £18 call 01227 787787 or visit marlowe theatre.com