Now to the performance itself.  The stunning cast of young, talented dancers really do transport the audience on a journey of passion, despair, misery and happiness in a way that without any spoken dialogue is quite simply breathtaking.  Our two protagonists Romeo (Paris Fitzpatrick) and Juliet (Cordelia Braithwaite) were able to display the torment of the two star crossed lovers in a way I’ve never experienced before, and dancing whilst engaging in the longest kiss known to dance, this relationship was everything it needed be in order to capture their unrequited love for each other.

The staging for this piece designed by Lez Brotherston is so innovative in its construction.  We see the words ‘Verona Institute’ above the cold and clinical surroundings, however as Bourne mentioned himself during the Q&A it’s really up to the audience member to decide what sort of institution this is.  The way the set is used is so clever, with every inch of it being made part of the performance with the dancers running up and down the stairs either side and climbing the rungs on the walls in a way that on occasion felt like the performer could have been flying.  Every movement is so expertly executed.  Even the way the cast move the props around the stage feels part of the routine and is very cleverly choreographed.