William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert

A film in concert presenting William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, the 1996 screen adaptation of the tragedy, with the music performed live. The evening is staged at the O2 Apollo Manchester.

William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet is the 1996 film directed by Baz Luhrmann, which transposes the story of the two young lovers from Verona into a contemporary city and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Its score was composed by Craig Armstrong, and the film's music and dialogue remain central to its identity.

In this film in concert format, the picture is shown on screen while the music is performed live, so the production is built around the synchronised relationship between the film's images and its soundtrack. The programme is presented as a single event under the title William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert.

The O2 Apollo Manchester hosts concerts and shows in Manchester, and this evening suits those who know the film or the play and want to see it presented with live music.