About the show
Surely there is life after Romeo!
Let yourself be swept away on a fantastic musical journey as Julia gives her famous fate a whole new twist and she gets a second chance at life and love. Created by David West Read, the man behind the Emmy-winning TV series “Schitt’s Creek,” the world's most famous love story is turned upside down, and the question is: what happens if Juliet does not end her life because of Romeo?
After a fantastic reception in London's West End and on Broadway in New York, & Julia finally comes to Stockholm. Awarded with three Olivier Awards and six WhatsOnStage Awards, the musical & Julia makes the audience both laugh and cry, eventually getting on their feet and joyfully singing along.
Shakespeare's new love story is accompanied by a playlist of pop songs as iconic as Julia herself. Immortal hits like Britney Spears’ …Baby One More Time, Katy Perry’s Roar, and chart-toppers like Since U Been Gone, It’s My Life, I Want It That Way, and Can’t Stop the Feeling! — all created by Max Martin and friends. Martin is the genius and songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits on Billboard than any other creator this century. Experience the classic balcony scene that proves there is life after Romeo. The only tragedy would be to miss it!
In the star-studded cast, we see Viktor Norén take on the role of William Shakespeare, who sees his story challenged by his charming wife Anne Hathaway, here played by Linda Olsson.
In the role of Julia, we proudly present Joanné Nugas. Joanné, who is a member of The Real Group, is a very experienced singer and voice actress. Here in & Julia, Joanné makes her musical debut.
Pop artist Oscar Zia plays the smug but charming Romeo. In the role of Julia's nurse Angelique, we see Sussie Eriksson, and in the role of Lance Du Bois, musical star Rennie Mirro, both are very well-known from the theater stages.
& Julia has a large ensemble of renowned musical artists and dancers and a fantastic six-piece band.
The creative team
Directed by Sweden's star director Edward af Sillén. On Edward's merit list are, among others, Änglagård, Dreamgirls, and Tootsie. He is the first Swede to direct an American production Off-Broadway in New York City, with the show Stalker. He has also directed and written scripts three times when Sweden hosted the Eurovision Song Contest.
Translation by Calle Norlén, one of Sweden's foremost translators, who has previously translated successes like Wicked, Chicago, and Sweeney Todd.
The script is written by David West Read, known for the multi-award-winning TV series Schitt’s Creek.
Choreography by Zain Odelstål.
Costumes created by Annsofi Nyberg.
Set design by Marcus Englesson and lighting design by Robert Hvenström
Wheelchair space including companion can be purchased via tickets@cirkus.se
