The internationally acclaimed film star will take the lead in this new adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, in a montage that also marks his return to the West End. Produced in collaboration with David Binder, the show will play for a limited 3-month run – with tickets on sale from next week on.
Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night. Well, that’s still to be proven. But the prospects are looking good so far. As Juliet is starting a new life across the pond, Romeo is back in business in his hometown – at least, the one that gave birth to his myth in the theatre world. Today, producers have announced that a new production of Shakespeare’s greatest love tale is on its way, envisioned by celebrated director Jamie Lloyd. But a big name may not be enough to please the crowds of fair Verona. And that might be why one of the currently biggest Hollywood stars is coming onboard too!
Internationally acclaimed actor Tom Holland will be taking the lead in this montage, which also marks his return to the West End. “Tom Holland is one of the greatest, most exciting young actors in the world”, says Lloyd. “It is an honour to welcome him back”. One of the most in-demand performers in the last years, Holland is best-known for his popular portrayal of ‘Peter Parker’ in the box office record-breaking franchise Spider-Man – titles including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home as well as the installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe including Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Other film credits include Uncharted with co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Antonio Banderas and directed by Ruben Fleischer; Cherry for directors Joe and Anthony Russo; and Chaos Walking for director Doug Liman, opposite Daisy Ridley, Mads Mikkelsen, David Oyelowo and Demián Bichir, among others. Not a stranger to the London stage, he made his debut as a child Billy Elliot The Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where he played the title role.
Produced by the Jamie Lloyd Company in collaboration with David Binder productions, the creative credits include Text Edition by Nima Taleghani, Set and Costume Design by Soutra Gilmour, Lighting Design by Jon Clark, Sound Design by Ben and Max Ringham, Video Design and Cinematography by Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom and Music by Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante; among others.
Romeo & Juliet will play at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 3 August 2024. Tickets will be available for priority booking and ATG+ members on Tuesday 13 February at 8am and general booking at 12pm on the following link.
Picture credit to Isaac Anthony August.