When does MOVE! 2026 – Romeo and Juliet take place?

The performance begins on July 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Great House of the Music Theater in Revier in Gelsenkirchen.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission is €15.00, reduced €7.50.

Is the performance indoors or outdoors?

The event takes place in the Great House of the Music Theater in Revier, making it an indoor performance.

What is this production about?

The production continues the story of Romeo and Juliet in the world of teenagers. At its center are prejudices, friendship circles, and the question of who sets the tone in young relationships.

Who are the contributors to this project?

Nearly 120 students from six Gelsenkirchen schools, the dance group of the MiR, the MiR Dance Company, Marika Carena, Bianca Pulungan, and the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen.

Where can I get more information?

More information can be obtained from the Music Theater in Revier at the phone number 0209 / 4097 200.

Young dancers, big feelings: Romeo and Juliet shines anew at MiR

Name: MOVE! 2026 – Romeo and Juliet
Start: 2026-07-16T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Musiktheater im Revier (MiR) - Großes Haus

When teenagers rekindle Shakespeare

On July 16, 2026, classic meets contemporary in the Great House of the Music Theater in Revier: MOVE! 2026 – Romeo and Juliet connects Shakespeare's love tragedy with the powerful music of Sergei Prokofiev and the movement language of young dancers. The production immerses itself in the lived experience of teenagers and addresses prejudices, peer pressure, and a love that must assert itself against social barriers. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96225-move-2026-romeo-und-julia))

A stage experience between emotion and precision

For almost a year, nearly 120 students from six Gelsenkirchen schools have worked on this project together with the dance group of the MiR. Under the choreographic direction of Marika Carena and Bianca Pulungan, a stage experience emerges that skillfully intertwines pedagogical work, dance art, and theatrical tension. When the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen unfolds Prokofiev's music live, the evening gains a special theater atmosphere: immediate, physical, charged. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96225-move-2026-romeo-und-julia))

Romeo and Juliet in today's world

The production moves the conflict from the world of feuding families into the reality of teenagers. Here, it's not the parents, but friendship circles, codes, and prejudices that dictate the path of the lovers. The dramatic strength of this project lies precisely in this: the great narrative of world literature meets a present that many visitors from school, everyday life, and urban culture will recognize. Thus, the classic is not turned into a museum piece but becomes a vibrant theatrical event with a clear stance. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96225-move-2026-romeo-und-julia))

The MiR as a powerful resonance space

The Music Theater in Revier is one of the significant theater buildings of the post-war period and offers an impressive framework for deep emotions with its Great House. The architecture, the light-flooded foyer, and the history of the building as a venue for opera, ballet, and concerts shape the aura of this evening. For MOVE! 2026, this space is not merely a backdrop but part of the artistic message: a house that showcases young voices. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Kultur/Theater_und_Musik/Musiktheater_im_Revier_MiR/index.aspx))

Conclusion: Youth, music, and new beginnings on a grand stage

MOVE! 2026 – Romeo and Juliet promises a touching interplay of dance, live music, and the power of classical material. Those who want to experience how young people translate Shakespeare into a contemporary form will find an intense, emotional, and culturally relevant stage experience here. An event for all who want to not only see theater but also feel it. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96225-move-2026-romeo-und-julia))