Bell Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet for Brisbane

Bell Shakespeare returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with Romeo & Juliet on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October, marking the company’s first performance at the venue in 14 years.

The critically acclaimed production, originally staged in 2023 and directed by Artistic Director Peter Evans, gives audiences a closer look at arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play, delving into the intensity and the heartbreak of this evocative tragedy.

Newcomers Madeline Li and Ryan Hodson star as the star-crossed lovers, whose chance meeting under an enchanting starry sky sets them on a dangerous path. Their forbidden love will see them risk everything to escape the unending, violent feud between their families.

Artistic Director Peter Evans said: “This early tragedy from Shakespeare is a perennial favourite and endlessly fascinating. Romeo & Juliet is of course the saddest of sad plays but also one of the funniest and naughtiest tragedies ever written. It is a tragedy of accidents where a community’s selfish, ancient feud fatally impacts the young people. We’ve got a fantastic young cast who are coming at this classic story with a fresh and infectious energy that you won’t want to miss.”

★★★★ “A cut above.” – Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★ “Elegant and lively.” – The Age

★★★★ “Hearing this old song sung in a new register is nothing less than exhilarating.” – Time Out

Experience Bell Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet at Brisbane Powerhouse on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October 2025. Tickets available now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/romeo-and-juliet/

AUSLAN Performance: Saturday 18 October, 2:00PM