Romeo and Juliet to be shown in immersive cinematic experience at Manchester’s Albert Hall this weekend
The production from organisers Backyard Cinema is to reimagine Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 classic
From tomorrow through until Sunday, love and tragedy are to collide as Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet takes over the stunning Albert Hall, for an unmissable four-day cinematic residency.
From 4th to 7th, audiences can experience this breathtaking reimagining of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic, with evening performances at 7:00pm and special matinees at 2:00pm on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.
Considered a fully immersive event, guests will step into a unique atmosphere, with a candlelit setting transforming the Albert Hall into the streets of Verona. As the film plays, a live choir and band will bring to life the soundtrack and its hits including “Young Hearts Run Free,” “Everybody’s Free,” “Kissing You,” and “When Doves Cry”.
Organisers Backyard Cinema have become one of the UK’s most innovative and beloved entertainment experiences, growing from a DIY project in a London garden to a nationwide cultural phenomenon, with over half a million attendees to date. Their Romeo + Juliet production has sold out venues across the country and earned rave reviews for its bold and immersive format.
Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet will be staged at Albert Hall, Manchester, from 4th to 7th September 2025, with evening shows at 7:00pm and matinee performances at 2:00pm on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.