A BALLET theatre group is coming to Barrow to present their portrayal of one of the world's greatest love stories.

Ballet Theatre UK is showcasing their latest production of Romeo and Juliet production at The Forum Barrow on April 13.

This production will be a collaboration between Ballet Theatre UK and their junior company BTUK2 which comprises of their third years students from their affiliate school, The School of Ballet Theatre UK.

Returning by popular demand, the theatrical production tells the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers with astonishing grace and heart-breaking intimacy.

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Artistic Director of Ballet Theatre UK Christopher Moore said: "During the opulent Capulet's ball our lovers meet, sparking a fateful series of events.

"We follow the young couple as they experience the greatest of romances to their tragic final embrace.

"Stunning costumes and innovative stage sets transport you to Renaissance Verona where our tragic tale unfolds of the Capulet and Montague families.

"From the balcony scene's elated pas de deux to the lovers' heart-breaking ends, Romeo and Juliet promised to be an audience favourite and the highlight on the calendar.

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Ballet Theatre UK is are a non-funded independent ballet company and have been touring for 14 years.

The original concept of Ballet Theatre UK was to provide a platform for talented young dancers to perform the highest quality of ballet in provincial theatres throughout the UK.

By doing so the Company could provide access to the classical art form to audiences who may not otherwise have been able to witness live ballet. 

The company has grown and now engages more than 20 dancers, hand selected from around the globe, each year.

​The last decade has seen the company earn its place in the dance industry by performing new work of the highest calibre, both nationally and internationally.

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Christopher Moore said the inspiration for this production was taken from 'an ecletic mix of classical dance, theatre, popular culture and literature to create new interpretations of popular classical ballets'.

For this production they were granted permission by the Prokofiev family to use the score for their production which has made creating the choreography a "thrilling and inspiring experience", said the Director.

For more information about the event visit: https://www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/event/romeo-juliet/