Bellini: The Capulets and The Montagues

Presented by English Touring Opera

The Capulets & The Montagues is a tale of two households at war and of two lovers in over their heads, doomed by the conflict between their families. With its tale of loyalty and love put to the test amidst political violence, Vincenzo Bellini’s gritty re-working of Romeo & Juliet remains a fresh, vital take on a well-loved story that brings the warring families’ emotional and political struggle to life with devastating power.

Composed in just six weeks, Bellini took an old libretto by his friend Felice Romani and created a tragic masterpiece that catapulted him back to international renown after the failure of his previous opera. Performed in the original Italian, English Touring Opera’s new production is directed by Eloise Lally, who returns to ETO after directing 2023’s sumptuous Lucrezia Borgia.

Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

Advisory: please note that this performance will feature live fire on stage as well as violence (knives, guns and blood), depictions of suicide, and smoking on stage.

Pre-show talk

Ahead of the performance of The Capulets and The Montagues, ticket holders can book to attend a free pre-show from English Touring Opera from 6.30pm in Gala Studio.

Tickets for the pre-show talk can be added as part of the online booking process.

If you have already booked a ticket and wish to attend, please contact our Box Office on 03000 266 600.