-
The 50 best shows of 2025
In the run-up to 2026’s exciting new offer, we’re taking a final trip down review lane to gather the most enduring shows of the year. Discover which ones have made the cut out of hundreds of press performances and how close it gets to your own selection. 50. Antigone On Strike Action, politics, and philosophy…
-
Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (2025 Globe): “Wild West reimagining turns lovers tragedy into a holy-cow extravaganza”
Shakespeare’s Globe hosts this cowboy-themed makeover on the Bard’s timeless romance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if de-parting from the material’s original looks is, in this case, such sweet sorrow. “For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” Someone involved with this…
-
Review of ‘Romeo & Juliet’: “The art of not kissing by the book”
Shakespeare’s signature romance travels to the fringe scene in this new abridged version re-envisioned by the Clever Box Theatre company. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if as for its creatives and performers, all are punished. If there’s something I enjoy when coming to the theatre (even more than…
-
Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “The course of true love never did run smooth”
Shakespeare’s immortal love story relives once again on its home stage, in a new abridged production playing the Globe’s main playhouse. Guillermo Nazara share his views on the show, to let us know if this revised montage still kisses by the book.
-
Tom Holland to star in new Jamie Lloyd production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’
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…
-
Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “Tonight won’t just be any night”
Prokofiev’s ultimate masterpiece makes a comeback to the London stage, through Matthew Bourne’s imaginative retelling of the world’s most harrowing love story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this new montage – to let us know if, in this case, the course actually ran smooth. A broken heart might never beat again. The most unfortunate…
-
The Oliviers announce their 2023 recipients of the Special Award and Lifetime Achievement Award
As the most prestigious accolades in London and British theatre are about to disclose their new list of nominees, Dame Arlene Phillips and Sir Derek Jacobi have been made the beneficiaries of this year’s categories. Set to hold their ceremony in the beginning of April at the Royal Albert Hall, all the rest of candidates…
-
‘The Book Thief’ to open as a new musical in September
The piece will be presented in Coventry and Leicester, after being showcased for the first time in Bolton last year and receiving a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for Best Regional Production. Based on the best-selling novel, the adaptation will include a libretto Timothy Allen McDonald and Jodi Picoult and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and…
-
Explore the depths of the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre
Join us in our private tour through the backstage and most recent innovations of one of West End’s most historically rich venues. From beneath the stage to a walk from the flies, get to know what’s on in front and behind the scenes of & Juliet’s home through our exclusive photo-documentary!
-
Explora las profundidades del recién renovado Teatro Shaftesbury
Acompáñenos en nuestro recorrido privado por los bastidores y las innovaciones más recientes de uno de los locales con más historia del West End. Desde debajo del escenario hasta un paseo por las moscas, conozca lo que ocurre delante y detrás de las bambalinas de & Juliet’s home a través de nuestro exclusivo foto-documental.
