What if there wasn't a tragic end to Romeo & Juliet...
Brilliant new musical retells the story with an amazing soundtrack!
Last updated 3rd Oct 2019
Romeo & Juliet final scene. Juliet picks up the dagger and... gets a life.
& Juliet is a bold and fun-loving new musical which makes its debut in Manchester this September before heading to London's West End, and we can't wait for it!
Romeo & Juliet is one of the most famous love stories of all time, but what if Juliet's famous ending was rewritten, what would have happened if Juliet hadn't died at the end?
& Juliet tells that tale and this exciting new musical follows Juliet journey as she packs off to Paris with her Nurse and best friends to get over Romeo and get on with her life. She goes on a whirlwind trip of self-discovery filled with romance and parties.
Not only is this an explosive new story, & Juliet is set along side a soundtrack of some of the biggest pop anthems of the last 30 years from acclaimed songwriter Max Martin.
You might not have heard of Max Martin, but you'll definitely have heard his songs, especially on Hits Radio. He's written Number 1's for the likes of Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, James Arthur and Katy Perry.
The soundtrack includes smash hits such as - Ellie Goulding's 'Love Me Like You Do', Ariana Grande's 'Problem' and Pink 'So What'.
And brilliant throwbacks such as Britney Spears 'Baby One More Time' and Backstreet Boys 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)'.
& Juliet promises to be an explosive fusion of styles with electrifying choreography and stunning set design. The show will open for an exclusive, limited run at the Opera House in Manchester from 10th September - 12th October.
Here's what the people of Manchester thought of it as it previewed in the city...
It is a timely and timeless tale of one independent young woman writing her own story.
We can't wait to this this exciting new musical with an epic pop music soundtrack. When it comes to love, there's always life after Romeo...