Today begins the series of five performances of “Romeo and Juliet” by Sergei Prokofiev
26 Jul 2025Sofia Opera and Ballet

Today begins the series of five performances of “Romeo and Juliet” by Sergei Prokofiev

The performances will take place on the 26th and 27th of July and on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of August.

In the night’s silent embrace, as the waters of Pancharevo Lake reflect the stars’ light, one of the greatest love stories will come to life before your very eyes.

Today begins the series of five performances of “Romeo and Juliet” by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by the Sofia Opera ballet, with choreography by Kaloyan Boyadzhiev.

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The performances will take place on the 26th and 27th of July and on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of August.

Starring: Vyara Ivancheva, Marta Petkova and Elena Petrova (debut) as Juliet; Nikola Hadzhitanev, Frederico Pinto and Simeon Atanasov (debut) as Romeo; Georgi Banchev and Vincenzo Caruana as Mercutio; Rumen Bonev and Alexandar Alexandrov as Tibald. With the participation of Sofia Opera lead ballet dancers and corps de ballet. The performance will take place on an open stage for the first time.

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There is no other more thrilling love story than that of Romeo and Juliet!

Experience it under the stars where it will unfold with new and even deeper emotion, performed by the Sofia Opera’s amazing ballet dancers.

With the support of the Sofia municipality: Cultural events calendar, 2025 and under the patronage of Mr. Vasil Terziev, mayor of the Sofia municipality, part of the “Opera at the Park” program.

➡️ Get tickets here: https://www.operasofia.bg/repertoire/901