Mia Khan and Kyle Ndukuba to lead innovative new version of Romeo and Juliet

Initial casting has been announced for the 2025 World Premiere of Romeo and Juliet. This innovative new version of Shakespeare’s beloved play will be originally scored with rap and R&B. It will open at the Belgrade Theatre from 21 Feb - 8 March 2025 before playing in Bristol (12 March - 5 April 2025) and Hackney (23-26 April).

Mia Khan (The Motive and the Cue) will take on the role of Juliet alongside Kyle Ndukuba who will make his professional debut as Romeo.

Directed by Corey Campbell, Romeo and Juliet is a co-production with Bristol Old Vic and Hackney Empire, with set and costume design by Simon Kenny and in collaboration with local Midlands artists That’s A Rap (lyrics), and A Class (music), this will be the original play, originally scored – with rap and R&B: a Shakespearean lyrical love story – for people who love the music of the spoken word of every generation.

Further cast is to be announced.