This is not Romeo and Juliet

Powerful performance exploring love in times of war in Europe, transcending Romeo & Juliet’s classic narrative, offering an enriched perspective and examining the complexity of human relations.

Featuring three loving couples in diverse stages of life, displaying the artistry of four terrific dancers and two outstanding musicians.\

At the heart of the performance lies the music, a dynamic blend and live execution of motifs drawn from prominent compositions associated with the story. Featuring works by Prokofiev, Mancini, and Gounod, the music underlines the universal theme of profound love and the cruel intrusion of death.

A performance by Palle Granhøj, created in close cooperation with:
Dominyka Markeviciute  & Povilas Jurgaitis  (The young couple)
Sofia Pintzou & Marius Pinigis (The mature couple)
Dalia Dedinskaite & Gleb Pysniak (The musical couple)

 Music: Excerpts of Romeo and Juliet from: Berlioz, Gounod, Mancini, Rota and also Ravel, Vasks. Including compositions by Dalia Dedinskaite and Gleb Pysniak.

Production supported by the Danish Arts Foundation and Augustinus Foundation