Romeo and Juliet

Overview

Choreography from Nureyev filmed under the choreographer’s direction for television, in a studio close to Milan with the outstanding tragic actress, Carla Fracci, and Fonteyn as Lady Capulet. What self-sacrifice on behalf of Margot Fonteyn following the unforgettable Juliet that she played opposite Nureyev in the creation of MacMillan’s version!

Cast

Rudolf Nureyev

Romeo

Carla Fracci

Juliet

Margot Fonteyn

Lady Capulet

Tiziano Mietto

Tybalt