Birmingham Royal Ballet proposal by Midland police officer

Sep 29 2010 by Nick McCarthy, Birmingham Mail

LOVE was in the air when a Midland police officer made an arresting proposal – on stage at Birmingham Royal Ballet’s opening night of Romeo and Juliet.

Craig Trevis proposed to his dance-loving girlfriend Charlotte Campbell during the warm-up of last night’s opening show at The Hippodrome.

The 34-year-old stunned Charlotte by whisking her on a backstage tour before popping the question with the help of two BRB performers, principal dancers Robert Parker and Jenna Roberts.

Love-struck Craig, from Tamworth, also went the extra mile by using 31-year-old Charlotte’s grandmother’s engagement ring for the proposal.

He said Shakespeare’s tale of young love seemed the perfect backdrop to popping the question – even with the play’s less than happy ending.

“We have been together for six months and when you know, you just know,” Craig said.

“Charlotte loves ballet. I had planned to do something during a rehearsal, but this was the perfect opportunity.”

Charlotte, who works as a model, said: “I really had no idea. It was such a surprise, but I’m so pleased.”

Romeo and Juliet runs at the Hippodrome until October 2.