There is life after Romeo!
Get ready for a thrilling new take on Shakespeare’s most famous love story. What if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo and instead chose her own path? Written by David West Read, the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious and uplifting musical reimagines the classic tale, giving Juliet a fresh start, a second chance at love, and a soundtrack of pop anthems to tell her story.
Leading the cast is Steps star Lee Latchford-Evans as Lance and Jay McGuiness from The Wanted, a Strictly Come Dancing winner, as Shakespeare. They are joined by:
⭐ Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet
⭐ Lara Denning as Anne
⭐ Sandra Marvin as Angelique
⭐ Jack Danson as Romeo
⭐ Kyle Cox as Francois
⭐ Jordan Broatch as May
The supporting cast includes Harriet Caplan-Dean (Eleanor), Alexander Kranz (Lennox), Andilé Mabhena (Augustine / Dance Team), Liam Morris (Richard), Psalms-Nissi Myers-Reid (Lucy/Alternate Juliet), Michael Nelson (Henry), Toni Paise (Violet), Katie Ramshaw (Nell / Lady C), Rosie Singha (Judith), Aaron Shales (Gregory / Dance Team), Nia Stephen (Imogen), and Samuel Wilson-Freeman (Fletcher / Resident Director and Dance Captain).
A Playlist of Pop Anthems Like No Other
Juliet’s reimagined story is brought to life with iconic hits from the legendary Max Martin, the songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. The show features chart-topping songs including:
🎶 …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
🎶 Roar – Katy Perry
🎶 Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
🎶 It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
🎶 I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
🎶 Can’t Stop the Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
Break free from the balcony scene and dive into this vibrant romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo—the only tragedy would be missing it!
A Global Phenomenon
Since its world premiere in September 2019, & Juliet has taken the world by storm, performing on four continents. It began in Manchester before transferring to London’s West End (2019-2023), where it won three Olivier Awards and six WhatsOnStage Awards. The show made its North American debut in Toronto (July 2022) before heading to Broadway, where it broke box office records and continues to play to sold-out audiences. The phenomenon continues with a North American Tour (starting September 2024) and a German premiere (October 2024).
Creative Team
The UK & Ireland tour is led by a world-class creative team:
🎭 David West Read – Book
🎵 Max Martin & Friends – Music & Lyrics
🎭 Luke Sheppard – Director
💃 Jennifer Weber – Choreographer
🎼 Bill Sherman – Musical Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangements
🎨 Soutra Gilmour – Scenic Design
👗 Paloma Young – Costume Design
💡 Howard Hudson – Lighting Design
🎧 Gareth Owen – Sound Design
🎥 Andrzej Goulding – Video & Projection Design
💇 Nina Van Houten – Hair, Wig & Makeup Design
🎼 Dominic Fallacaro – Additional Arrangements & Orchestrations
Casting is by Stuart Burt.
Presented by Industry Giants
Produced by Max Martin and Tim Headington, & Juliet is brought to life by Theresa Steele Page, Jenny Petersson, Martin Dodd, and Rebecca Quigley.
Don’t miss this joyful, empowering, and feel-good musical—Milton Keynes, get ready to dance in your seats!
