What Is the Capulet Ball

A combined party and theatrical event, the Capulet Ball enveloped our guests in the grandeur, romance, and beauty of a sensuous masquerade. Action from Act One of our upcoming Romeo and Juliet production and the famous balcony scene played out during the course of the night.

What was the Capulet ball in Romeo and Juliet?

Benvolio advises his lovesick friend Romeo, (son of Montague), to abandon his unrequited love for Rosaline and seek another. That night, Capulet holds a masked ball to encourage a courtship between his daughter, Juliet, and Paris, a relative of the Prince.

What happened in the Capulet ball?

Capulet’s Party At the party, Romeo spots a girl, Juliet, and is captivated by her. Meanwhile, Tybalt recognises Romeo as a Montague and plans to kill him. Capulet overhears Tybalt’s rage and apprehends him, desiring peace at his party. Romeo meets Juliet and they talk and kiss.