Jay McGuiness to play ‘Shakespeare’ in second leg of & Juliet tour
Producers of the award-winning coming-of-age jukebox musical featuring the music of the Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin & Julietrevealed that the wanted singer and 2015 Strictly Come Dance winner Jay McGuiness will play the role of Shakespeare on the second leg of the tour from Bristol to Nottingham.
Doctor, BAFTA-winning television and radio presenter Ranj Singh will continue to play the role of Lance for select venues next year, including Wimbledon, Dublin, Bradford, Birmingham, Sheffield and Cardiff.
The roles of Shakespeare and Lance in all other venues will be announced in due course.
On joining the 2025 cast, Jays said: “I love these songs; Max Martin wrote blow after blow. I’ve really missed singing and dancing as the last thing I did was a play, so I’m looking forward to getting back into it. And I love it & Juliet costumes, especially those of Shakespeare!
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& Juliet is a hit jukebox musical that reimagines Shakespeare’s classic story. Romeo and Juliet. Instead of the traditional tragic ending, the musical explores an alternate reality where Juliet decides to live her life to the fullest after Romeo’s death. The show is filled with humor, heart, and a fresh perspective on self-empowerment and free will.
The show features pop hits written by Max Martin, the legendary songwriter behind chart-topping songs for artists like Britney Spears, Backstage BoysAnd Katy Perry.
With a book of David West Readand choreography of Jennifer Weberthe musical premiered in London’s West End in 2019 and has since received critical acclaim for its vibrant performances, inclusive storytelling and high-energy production. It then made its Broadway debut in 2022.
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