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NEWS: Tom Francis to Join Cast of & Juliet

It has been confirmed that Tom Francis will play the role of Romeo in the production from March. (c)Matt Crockett Further new casting has been announced for & Juliet, which continues to play at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Tom Francis is set to play the role of Romeo in the production along with Julius D’Silva as… Continue reading NEWS: Tom Francis to Join Cast of & Juliet

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NEWS: Keala Settle to Join Cast of & Juliet

The actress is set to make her West End debut in the musical. (c)Warren Saire Having made her Broadway debut in 2011 in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, before going on to star in musicals such as Waitress and Hands on a Hardbody, Keala Settle will make her West End debut in & Juliet from the… Continue reading NEWS: Keala Settle to Join Cast of & Juliet

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NEWS: Casting for Return of & Juliet Announced

The production will welcome back audiences from the 24th September. Returning to the Shaftesbury Theatre from the 24th September, it has been confirmed that Miriam-Teak Lee will return to her Olivier Award winning role of Juliet in the production when it returns. She is set to be joined by Cassidy Janson, who also won an Olivier Award for… Continue reading NEWS: Casting for Return of & Juliet Announced

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REVIEW: Be More Chill, Shaftesbury Theatre

While this musical has plenty for young people to relate to, Be More Chill could have gone into a lot more depth in exploring important issues such as body image and anxiety. Based on the novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, there is no doubting that Be More Chill translates into a colourful… Continue reading REVIEW: Be More Chill, Shaftesbury Theatre

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NEWS: Casting Announced for Return of Abba Mania

The production will return to the West End for a limited season from the 21st May until the 6th June at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Casting has been confirmed for the upcoming West End return of Abba Mania, which will have a limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre before embarking on a UK tour in the… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for Return of Abba Mania

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NEWS: Abba Mania to Return to the West End

It has been confirmed that the tribute concert will play at the Shaftesbury Theatre from the 21st May. Last seen in the West End nearly two decades ago, Abba Mania will return for another West End run to bring to life Abba's last ever concert to celebrate the group's music. Playing for a limited run… Continue reading NEWS: Abba Mania to Return to the West End

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West End Shows Opening: 2nd April 2021

Following on from last week's selection of shows that have confirmed opening dates (government advice provided), here's a few more shows that you can now book tickets for... (c)Pamela Raith Photography Amelie the Musical, Criterion Theatre: following on from a run at the Watermill Theatre, UK tour and a run at The Other Palace, this… Continue reading West End Shows Opening: 2nd April 2021

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NEWS: & Juliet Announces West End Return Date

The musical has confirmed that it will be returning to the West End stage from September. (c) Johan Persson & Juliet, the musical which retells a different version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will begin performances at the Shaftesbury Theatre from the 24th September it has been announced. Directed by Luke Sheppard and featuring the… Continue reading NEWS: & Juliet Announces West End Return Date

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Love London Love Culture’s West End Shows Most Looking Forward to Seeing

With theatres beginning to make plans for allowing performances to happen, we take a look at some of the productions we are most looking forward to seeing in the West End... & Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre: I think we can all agree its going to be a massive celebration when theatres are fully open with no… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s West End Shows Most Looking Forward to Seeing

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Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Wishlist

Editor Emma Clarendon selects twenty London productions she would love to see again... 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane: I know it only feels like yesterday that this show was in the West End - but I miss the sheer spectacle of it all! The dancing, the music and cast made this feel like a… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Wishlist