Romeo + Juliet (35mm)

Event

Celebrate 30 years of Baz Luhrmann's iconic Romeo + Juliet with a special anniversary event at the NFSA. Before the screening, audiences can step into the world of Verona Beach with a costume party inspired by the film's distinctive style and soundtrack, featuring a live DJ and Shakespearean performers bringing scenes from the story to life in the NFSA's heritage courtyard. The evening culminates in a rare 35mm screening from the NFSA collection, showcasing the film's bold visual energy, unforgettable performances and generation-defining soundtrack on the big screen.

Dates & Times
  • Sat 10 Oct 7pm–10pm
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,

McCoy Circuit,
Acton ACT 2601

How do you want to get there?

When

10 Oct

7pm–10pm

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

McCoy Circuit,
Acton ACT 2601

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Price

$45 - $50

(+$1.50 booking fee)

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