ECT presents Romeo and Juliet during 12th season of Shakespeare in the Park

ELORA – When two young star-crossed lovers lock eyes across a crowded dance floor, their hearts are forever bound. But can their love survive the brutal blood feud that has torn apart their rival families, the Capulets and Montagues? The greatest love story of all time, Romeo

ELORA – When two young star-crossed lovers lock eyes across a crowded dance floor, their hearts are forever bound. But can their love survive the brutal blood feud that has torn apart their rival families, the Capulets and Montagues? The greatest love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet, has captivated audiences and artists for centuries and provided the inspiration for hundreds of films, ballets, operas, novels and the iconic Broadway musical West Side Story .

This production is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare, officials state in a press release Romeo and Juliet will be performed on the Elora Centre for the Arts pavilion stage in the yard this summer with evening and daytime performances July 17 to 19 and July 24 to 26. Adult tickets are $25 and youth (12 and under) tickets are $15. Evening performances begin at 7:30pm on Fridays and Sundays (arrive a bit earlier to set up your chair or blanket).

Matinee performances begin at 2pm Saturdays and Sundays (arrive a bit earlier to set up your chair or blanket). Tickets can be purchased in advance until 9pm the day before the performance by using Visa or Mastercard only (no debit). Visit eloracentreforthearts.ca/upcoming-events for more information or to purchase tickets.

After that, tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the performance (cash only). Approximate running time (including intermission) is 90 minutes and the play is recommended for ages 12-plus. The play, written by William Shakespeare, is directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner.