Romeo and Juliet

Location
Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
Capacity 2700 seats
Duration
3 hours 35 minutes
With intermission
Details
Opera
Recommended for all ages
In French surtitled in English and French
Highlights: Romeo and Juliet
If Shakespeare's play has inspired many works, this magnificent tragic love story has never been so carried away as in the opera Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) by Charles Gounod. The composer creates four love duets, the fiery waltz of Juliet "Ah, I want to live" and music full of freshness and desire. Discover this opera displayed magnificently on the Opéra Bastille stage in Paris, and find out why the tales of Romeo and Juliet have lasted through the centuries.
To make your experience an unforgettable one, you will be able to choose an exclusive add-on upon booking. See more details below.
Story: Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet on the stage of Opera Bastille in Paris, a story and staging prepared like no other. In Verona, the Capulet and Montaigu families have an eternal hatred and never stop clashing. But when Romeo Montaigu and Juliet Capulet meet, their passion is stronger than family hatred and they marry in secret. Tensions escalate when Juliet's cousin Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo's friend. Romeo has no other choice but to avenge his friend by striking Tybalt in return. As a result, Romeo is banished from the city but Juliet forgives him. She refuses to follow her parents' wish to marry Count Pâris and swallows a potion that will pass her off as dead… but who knows that this is only a trick? Romeo, discovering Juliet's lifeless body, kills himself in front of the tomb. When Juliet wakes up, she discovers Romeo's dying body and kisses Romeo one last time before joining him in death.
Dive into the world of Shakespeare and surround yourself with the words and airs which radiate an indescribable charm. Romeo and Juliet is an opera that is more popular in France than anywhere else. A unique opportunity to discover a great French Shakespeare and a great Gounod with English flavor.
Add-On & Special Experience
Looking for more than a standard ticket to the show? To make your experience an unforgettable one, you will be able to choose this following upgraded offer at the time of booking:
Champagne + Programme + Exclusive Access to Salon Berlioz + Show
This package is available even after standard sales for the opera are closed. It includes a glass of champagne, a show programme, and exclusive access to the Opéra Bastille's beautiful Salon Berlioz, reserved for primary ticket holders. As a result of our official partnership with the Friends of Paris Opera Association, the package can only be purchased via the Theatre in Paris box office.
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Opéra Bastille
Opéra Bastille
Designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, the building was commissioned by French President François Mitterrand and inaugurated in 1989. For years, many had lamented the lack of a modern venue in Paris capable of welcoming modern concerts and performances with different acoustic approaches, and the flexibility that a modulable venue lends. A movement started in the 1960s called for a larger new venue in Paris that would appeal to the masses, a modern compliment to the elaborate Palais Garnier. Just over 100 years after the inauguration of the Palais Garnier, the demands finally won over the newly-elected President Mitterrand, who supported the project as the headliner among many modern works launched during his term. Selecting the popular Bastille neighbourhood for its ease of accessibility from Paris and the surrounding areas, the old Bastille Train Station was destroyed to make way for the construction of the new venue. The building was completed just in time for the bicentenary of the French Revolution.
The venue has undergone many changes in direction resulting from varying political affiliations, and has undergone major renovations since its construction to repair and to soundproof the entire structure. Unlike other auditorium designs, each and every seat at the Opéra Bastille guarantees an unrestricted view of the stage. With its white glass ceiling, crisp gray compliments, and black seating adorned with rich oak, the venue is an ode to modernity and simplistic design. From the exterior, made of blue granite from Brittany and blocks of glass, light is reflected from every corner of this angular venue.
Fast facts Capacity: 2745 Handicap Accessible: Yes – in order to guarantee access to specific locations, we ask that you make your reservation at least 15 days before the performance. Air conditioning: Yes Heating: Yes
FAQ
Where will I be seated and will I see the subtitles properly?
How do I get to the theatre?
The Opéra Bastille is accessible by: Metro lines: You can take lines 1, 5, and 8 to Bastille. RER: You can take the RER A to Gare de Lyon. Bus lines: You can take the bus to the Bastille stop served by the lines 20, 29, 65, 69, 76, 86, 87, and 91. Our customer service can be reached in case of difficulty from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. For more information, please consult the map above.
What do I do when I get to the theatre?
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Is it a show for travellers or French people?
Is there a coat check available?
Can I take photos of the performance?
What is included with my Premium ticket?
As the premium tickets are our most exclusive package, these tickets include seating in category Optima, the best in the house, a programme of the show, a glass of champagne, and exclusive access to the magnificent Salon Berlioz.
If I purchased Premium tickets, where can I collect my program and my glass of champagne?
At the Opéra Bastille, you may pick your program in the main shop as well as at the program stands located at the main entrance, on the 2nd and 4th floors. You can choose to enjoy your glass of champagne before the performance or during intermission. Champagne will be available at public bars or in the exclusive Salon Berlioz. The Salon is located on the first floor, at the right of the entrance to the Opera House. It is accessible by elevator or by stairs.
I bought premium tickets for Romeo and Juliet and I haven’t received them yet. Is this normal?
How do I know if my seats are next to each other?
Tickets of the same category that are booked during the same purchase session, in the same booking order on our website are always assigned side by side. To be sure of this, make sure all of your tickets are in the same category and are included in your shopping cart at the time of purchase.
For shows at the Opera Bastille in Paris, the seats are assigned in odd numbers or even numbers. Therefore, if your tickets are consecutive odd numbers or even numbers (For example: 1, 3, 5,...), they will be adjacent.
If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.