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CentreStage Announces Full Cast for & Juliet at Geelong Arts Centre

CentreStage is proud to announce the full cast of its upcoming production of & Juliet, set to electrify the Geelong Arts Centre in March. This smash-hit musical reimagines Shakespeare’s most famous love story with a bold, modern twist and a soundtrack of global pop anthems.


Managing Director David Greenwood OAM said bringing & Juliet to Geelong audiences is both a privilege and a responsibility.

& Juliet isn’t just a musical—it’s a celebration of resilience, identity, and the power of rewriting your own story. To be able to stage this show here in Geelong, with such an extraordinary cast and creative team, is something very special. We are committed to giving our audiences not only world-class entertainment but also productions that speak to today’s world.”

Principal Cast

  • Georgia Barrass – Juliet

  • Jesse Simpson – Shakespeare

  • Amy Whitfield – Anne

  • Oliver Turner – Romeo

  • Storm Randall – May

  • Kieran Humphreys – Francois

  • Nelfio Di Marco – Lance

  • Jamie Long – Angélique

  • Cath Hughey-Keast – Lady Capulet

  • Rimon Abohaidar – Capulet


Ensemble & Featured Roles

  • Jeremy Logan – Gregory

  • Liam Charleston – Richard

  • Eliot Cudmore – Sly

  • Ryan Milich – Lennox

  • Will Roffey – Fletcher

  • Will Meath – Henry

  • Shaughn Pegoraro – Kempe

  • Ebony Muraca – Susanna

  • Cassi Marcu – Gwynne

  • Chloe Martin – Viola / Benvolio

  • Caitlin Garner – Elenor

  • Laura McKenzie – Judith

  • Bec Del Bianco – Imogen

  • Kasey Naylon – Nell

  • Chloe Quinney – Augustine

  • Martin Nguyen – Cuthbert


Booth Singers

Adding incredible depth and power to the score are our booth singers:Katija Bihar, Rachel Collins, Amalee Eden, Leigh Keast, Michele Marcu, Ash May, Jack McPhail, Rachel O’Dwyer, Ella Rule, Dylan Shalless, and Claudia Soppitt.


A Fresh Take on a Classic Story

This acclaimed West End and Broadway hit asks a simple but radical question: what if Juliet chose her own ending? With chart-topping hits from music producer Max Martin woven into the narrative, the show delivers both infectious fun and powerful messages of empowerment.

“Geelong audiences are smart, passionate, and hungry for theatre that both entertains and challenges,” Greenwood said. “This production will deliver just that. It’s joyful, it’s witty, and it’s full of heart. I have no doubt people will leave the theatre buzzing.”

Building Community Through Theatre

Greenwood also emphasised the importance of providing opportunities for local performers:

“One of the things I’m most proud of is the way CentreStage provides opportunities for performers across all ages and backgrounds. In this show, audiences will see a remarkable blend of emerging talent and experienced professionals

sharing the stage together. That mix is what makes our productions unique and truly reflective of our community.”

Don’t Miss It

& Juliet will run in March at the Geelong Arts Centre. Tickets are now on sale and expected to move quickly.




 
 
 

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Mar 23
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