Starting from the idea that everyone knows Romeo and Juliette, Jean-Christophe Maillot, choreographer of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, has adopted a slant which avoids the need to paraphrase Shakespeare’s masterpiece. This contemporary ballet has lots of surprises up its sleeve ! July from 28th to 30th. Opéra de Monte-Carlo, salle Garnier, Monaco (00 377 99 99 30 00).