A Love That Defies All

Shakespeare’s most iconic love story comes to life this May with BIG Live’s stunning production of Romeo and Juliet. Prepare to be swept away by the passion, drama, and heartbreak of this timeless classic, set to the breathtaking scores of Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, brought to life by an extraordinary cast.

Featuring Emilia Bignami as Juliet, Joel Burke as Romeo and Ervin Zagidullin, formerly of the Mariinsky Theatre, as the fiery Tybalt. The production also stars alumni from the English National Ballet, Australian Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and more. From the grandeur of the Capulet ball to the tragedy of the lovers’ final embrace, this is ballet at its most unforgettable.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

20 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
Emily Blom | Katina Gavalas | Group Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Emily Blom and Katina Gavalas' joint exhibition.
23 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Oliffe Richmond
An exhibition of works by Oliffe Richmond (1919–1977) who was a Tasmanian-born sculptor who built a distinguished career in Britain.
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
On Island
On Island is an exhibition of artworks that respond to Tasmania/Lutruwita from a wide range of perspectives. All of the artworks are from the Tasmanian
20 Mar 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
The World of Beetles
The World of Beetles exhibition celebrates the incredible diversity, beauty, and scientific importance of beetles. At the heart of the exhibition is the work of
16 Jun 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
Shiver Ice Rink
Get Ready, Tasmania – SHIVER Is Coming! This winter, MyState Bank Arena is transforming into SHIVER – the state's only real ice rink! From 16
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2025
Phoenix Creations Wooden Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just 2 minutes from Cygnet's
9 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
An award winning musical that tells the story of low-born Monty Navarro who finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path.
9 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Can one man knock off eight unsuspecting relatives to become the next Earl? Monty Navarro has just discovered that he's in line for an earldom
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
10 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025
110% Ready | Written & Performed by The Listies
As seen on ABC Kids' The Listies Work For Peanuts and Art Blast, join Australia’s favourite kids' comedians, Rich and Matt, in their hilarious
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