Nureyev details

Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Royal Opera House, London, United Kingdom
Company
The Royal Ballet
Sources

Romeo and Juliet

9, 11, 25 February and 5 March 1965

The performance on 9th February 1965 was the world premiere of this work.  The ballet was created on Lynn Seymour and Christopher Gable, but Fonteyn and Nureyev were given the first performance at the last minute, and received 43 curtain calls.

Works