Beautiful theater, poor ballet (Romeo and Juliet) Well, we were hesitating to leave the place from the beginning, since the first part of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo couldn’t really jump, experienced difficulties lifting Juliet, other dancers were not synchro, it looked like a total panic on stage. The second act was much better, there was simple choreography and it was acceptable. Still bravo to Mercutio, the performer was full of energy. Bravo to Juliet, who was light like a feather, despite some little mistakes. To the priest, he had the style, posture and expression someone would expect from Russian ballet. Being a ballet’s lover, I would never come back, this performance was way below expected standards, especially for a place like Hermitage’s theater that I would expect being one of the top. In my opinion, Hermitage being a touristic place, they take advantage from people travelling to St Petersburg to fill the theater. Not sure any local ballet lover would come. Have to say that the theater itself is small, beautiful and cozy, nice to visit.

well, at least we had a good laugh. Dancers forgot the choreography in the front row, and the prince came late, TWICE😂. Better to spend more on Marinskyy ballet tickets and see good quality ballet:)