& Juliet

This energetic, laugh-out-loud show is unmissable.

This energetic, laugh-out-loud show is unmissable. & Juliet is absolutely electric. With a stacked roster of epically talented leads and supporting ensemble alike, this production gives you chills from the opening number, and is a true credit to the passion of the production team, cast, and crew.

Reviews - & Juliet

“Free-Rain’s & Juliet is slick, insanely silly, vaguely blasphemous and completely absurd. If you were a teenager in 2000 and loved the music, or even if you just love pop, you will love this.
– Cathy Bannister, Stage Whispers

What if star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet don't die?

BY HELEN MUSAThis article originally appeared in Canberra City News on 18 March 2026. What if Juliet didn’t die? What if she lived, and went on to have a life of her own? They’re the questions posed in & Juliet, a joyous theatrical remix of Shakespeare’s best-known love story of star-crossed lovers, reports HELEN MUSA.  If […]

A story of more wow than woe: & Juliet comes to The Q

BY ERIN CROSSThis article originally appeared in Her Canberra on 11 March 2026 There was never a story of more woe than of Juliet and her Romeo. But what if Juliet didn’t die? What if she rewrote her fate? Combine a script by Emmy®–winning writer David West Read (Schitt’s Creek), an electrifying soundtrack and a journey of […]

'& Juliet' Unashamedly Fun, Unashamedly Queer

BY DANIELA KOULIKOVThis article originally appeared in FUSE Magazine in Feb 2026 Free-Rain Theatre’s production of ‘& Juliet’ explores the question: what if Juliet didn’t die for Romeo and instead chose herself? This remix of Shakespeare is energised by hit pop songs from Max Martin and features a talented cast. In this reimagining, Juliet gets […]

& Juliet: A fresh twist on Shakespeare's greatest love story

BY VINCENT SAMARASThis article originally appeared in Canberra Weekly, 12 March 2026. A bold new take on one of literature’s most famous love stories is heading to the stage, as Free-Rain Theatre prepares to present the pop musical & Juliet at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. & Juliet is a fresh take on the Romeo and Juliet romance, […]

Cast Announcement - & Juliet

The stage is set. The players revealed…Introducing the cast of Free-Rain Theatre’s & Juliet!You’re gonna hear them ROAR! Tickets have officially dropped. Juliet – Chloe StevensonAnne Hathaway – Vanessa ValoisWilliam Shakespeare – Jackson GibbsAngelique – Katie LisMay – Joshua KirkFrancois – Tate SissianLance – David SantolinRomeo – Mackinley Brown Shakespeare’s PlayersCaitlin BissettAmy CampbellCharlotte CoxGrace ForbesDeborah […]

Auditions - & Juliet

Auditions will be held at Cook Community Hub, on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October.

Callbacks will be held on Sunday 26th October (by invitation).