An epic love story set in 1960s Hong Kong

Ancient grudges between triad families. Passion and tragedy. The iconic balcony scene. Experience the thrill of first love and the drama and heartbreak of warring families in 1960s Hong Kong! Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is given a fresh and thought-provoking retelling in Septime Webre’s lush Romeo + Juliet. Juliet’s father is an unrelenting Shanghainese tycoon who is determined to marry his only daughter off to a wealthy gweilo, not knowing that Juliet has already given her heart to the only son of his greatest enemy.

Accompanied by Prokofiev’s celebrated score, an emotional and colourful tale of young love and loss is vividly brought to life with captivating dancing, lively mahjong games and glamorous cheongsams. Webre’s original choreography seamlessly incorporates intense street battles with traditional Hong Kong-style kung fu against visually authentic sets inspired by old Hong Kong’s cityscape. 

Romeo + Juliet was in high demand during its US tour to New York and North Carolina in 2023, receiving enthusiastic public and critical acclaim. This brilliantly imagined adaptation is especially relevant for contemporary audiences as it fuses dance and drama against a backdrop of a world in flux. This fall, Romeo + Juliet will be the opening programme of 'Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul' kicking of the event with lush artistry.

26.9.2025 (Fri) 7:30pm
27.9.2025 (Sat) 5:00pm
Haeoreum Grand Theatre, National Theater of Korea,
Seoul
KRW120,000, 100,000, 70,000, 50,000, 30,000
The performance lasts approximately 2 hrs 15 mins including 1 intermission
Ages 7 and above

Creative Team

Choreography: Septime Webre 
Music: Sergei Prokofiev  
Costume Design: Mandy Tam 
Set Design: Ricky Chan  
Assistant Set Design: Ryan Lo  
Lighting Design: Ruby Yau 
(based on the original lighting design by Billy Chan)
Sound Design: Allison Fong
Dramaturge: Yan Pat To
Make-Up Design: M•A•C Cosmetics 
Martial Arts Advisor: Hing Chao 
Martial Arts Partner: International Guoshu Association 

Gallery

Hong Kong Backstory of Septime Webre's Romeo + Juliet

Sponsors and Partners

A Programme of "Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul"
Tour Uniform Partner

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