& Juliet: A Jukebox Musical That Shakes Up Shakespeare's Classic

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In this innovative jukebox musical, the story takes a fresh turn when Juliet doesn't die at the end of Romeo and Juliet. This creative twist is brought to life by David West Read's book and Max Martin's catchy pop tunes. The show premiered at the Manchester Opera House in September 2019 before transferring to the West End.

The plot begins with May, Juliet's non-binary friend, and Angelique, her nurse, rushing to her rescue when she finds Romeo dead. Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, joins the cast as April, another of Juliet's friends. The play then takes a surprising turn when Shakespeare allows his wife to explain her idea for the story.

Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead and attends his funeral, where she discovers he had multiple relationships with both men and women. Her parents decide to send her to a convent due to their forbidden relationship. Juliet suggests changing the ending, wondering what would have happened if she didn't kill herself - much to Shakespeare's dismay.

The production features 13 nominations at the 2020 WhatsOnStage Awards and won six awards, including Best Actress in a Musical for Miriam-Teak Lee. The show also received nine nominations at the 2020 Laurence Olivier Awards and took home three awards, including Best Actress in a Musical.

With its unique blend of Shakespearean drama and modern pop music, & Juliet is a must-see for anyone looking to experience something new and exciting on stage. Don't miss this opportunity to see how Romeo and Juliet's story can be reimagined in a fresh and captivating way.

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