& Juliet Brings a Fresh Twist to Shakespeare at His Majesty’s Theatre
A musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic featuring hits by Max Martin, following as Juliet embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
This February, His Majesty’s Theatre will host the sensational musical & Juliet, bringing together pop superstars Lee Latchford-Evans of Steps and Jay McGuiness of The Wanted in a production that’s set to offer a fresh, fun twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet story. Running from February 4–8, the show takes a bold approach to the legendary tale by imagining what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo.
In & Juliet, the title character embarks on a new journey of love and self-discovery, with a script written by Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read. The story is brought to life with a soundtrack featuring iconic pop anthems like Britney Spears’ …Baby One More Time, Katy Perry’s Roar, and other chart-toppers from Max Martin. It’s an exhilarating mix of musical theatre and pop nostalgia, guaranteed to lift your spirits and make you want to dance.
Lee Latchford-Evans, best known for his role in the ’90s pop group Steps, brings his stage experience to the Lance role, alongside Jay McGuiness, who plays Shakespeare himself. Jay’s impressive career includes a stint as a Strictly Come Dancing champion and a successful run with The Wanted.
Every Scene Is Bursting with Energy
& Juliet promises an energetic evening full of great performances with an ensemble cast that includes Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Lara Denning as Anne, Sandra Marvin as Angelique, Jack Danson as Romeo, and Kyle Cox as Francois.
Ben Torrie of Aberdeen Performing Arts, shared his excitement about the production: “We are tremendously excited about this fun, smart and hugely entertaining production coming to the His Majesty’s Theatre stage. Every scene is bursting with energy from an incredibly talented cast and full of hit songs with a lovely, heart-warming message at its heart.”
Its blend of familiar pop songs, comedy, and a reimagined Shakespearean classic, & Juliet offers an entertaining escape with a lively, contemporary twist. Tickets are available now from Aberdeen Performing Arts.
