The show opens in previews at the Duke of York’s Theatre tonight
Take a first look at the new West End production of Romeo and Juliet.
Leading the show are Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, while the cast is completed by Freema Agyeman (Nurse), Michael Balogun (Friar), Tomiwa Edun (Capulet), Mia Jerome (Montague), Daniel Quinn-Toye (Paris), Ray Sesay (Tybalt), Nima Taleghani (Benvolio) and Joshua-Alexander Williams (Mercutio), Callum Heinrich and Kody Mortimer (Camera Operators).
Romeo and Juliet, which is directed by Jamie Lloyd, opens at the Duke of York’s Theatre, on 23 May, with previews from tonight, and runs until 3 August 2024.
The text has been edited by Nima Taleghani. Soutra Gilmour takes charge of both set and costume design, while Jon Clark handles the lighting design. Ben and Max Ringham are responsible for the sound design, with Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom overseeing video design and cinematography. Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante serves as the composer, while Stuart Burt CDG manages the casting.
Sarah Golding and Yukiko Masui (SAY) contribute as movement directors, with Ingrid Mackinnon as the intimacy coordinator. Jonathan Glew is the associate director, supported by Rachel Wingate as associate designer and Anna Josephs as associate costume designer.