R&J

Set across three different eras, this production reinforces the notion that love – no matter what age you are, or what age you are in – is eternal and its power everlasting.

R&J turns the classic story of Romeo and Juliet on its head, cutting to the essence of what is real, human and inevitable. Love plays a major role in all our lives, but as Shakespeare knew too well, does not always guarantee a fairy tale ending.

With music composed by Topology’s John Babbage and originally performed live on stage by prolific music ensemble Topology, R&J tells three moving love stories across three short acts.

‘Weir’s choreography is by turns vulnerable, intense and passionate.’ – Arts Hub

‘The production reveals [Weir’s] vision to grow the company, and with it the audience for contemporary dance...’ – The Australian

‘R&J is love interrupted, love you can't live without and love you have to. This is Romeo and Juliet for our times.’ – The Courier Mail

“Natalie Weir, in my eyes, is a creative genius. Her choreography is an aesthetic treat. She doesn’t stoop to the level of the crowd-pleasing movements like leg mounts, and Russian jetes. The intertwining of the dancers, the lifts and the rolls; all so understated yet delicious for the eyes” - Bristix

“R&J is as impeccably choreographed and performed as any Australasian Dance Collective production and emotionally charged to boot.” – Time off

“A truly aesthetic beautiful performance, ‘R&J’ will be sure to pull the heart strings”. – Scene Magazine