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Following the announcement of the government’s roadmap to ease out of lockdown, we have been reviewing the reopening plans for & JULIET. We are very keen to begin performances again as soon as possible, but also want to make every effort to ensure that these plans are as realistic as possible after all the disruption…
We are thrilled to be able to let you know that & JULIET will be returning to the Shaftesbury Theatre on Friday 28 May – and we have extended bookings into 2022! This may be a little later than we had all hoped, but we would like to thank you for your ongoing patience and…
We are proud to have recently received confirmation that the work taking place at the Shaftesbury Theatre has been registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. This means that our contractors have made a commitment to operate in a considerate manner at all times showing care towards those affected by the works and the wider…
We’d like to thank all of our neighbours around the Shaftesbury Theatre for your patience and understanding while we work on the Princes Circus site. As you will be able to see, the building site in this area is now fully set up, with hoarding around the edges of the site covered in bright pink…
The Shaftesbury Theatre and the Producers of & JULIET are publishing the below statement about the reopening of the show: Due to the ongoing impact on the theatre industry as a result of Covid-19, it is with a heavy heart that we have to delay the reopening of & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre…
The Shaftesbury Theatre’s celebration of legendary Stage Door Keeper Harry Gabriel streamed on the 15th July with the help of Official London Theatre. The concert was a huge success, with thousands of viewers watching live and donating over £2000 on the night itself. The fundraising campaign remains open to donations until the 29th July. The…
Our online concert featuring performers from Stage and Screen will stream tonight on YouTube. To watch the concert, click here. The link will go live at 7:30pm on the 15th July. Harry Gabriel has worked at the Shaftesbury Theatre for 40 years this year, and performers from across the West End and beyond are…
Harry Gabriel is a West End legend. He was awarded an inaugural Olivier Be Inspired Award, having been nominated by friends and family for his commitment to inspiring others through his love of theatre in his personal and professional life. Harry started working at the Shaftesbury in 1980 for the Front of House…
All of us at the Shaftesbury Theatre are looking forward to when we can safely welcome back our audiences to see & JULIET on our stage. To give our customers clarity and help us operationally, we have been cancelling performances on a rolling month by month basis since the start of lockdown. We are now…
We look forward to welcoming audiences back into theatres as soon as performances can safely resume. Performances of & JULIET have previously been cancelled up until the 6th June. We are now extending those cancellations until Sunday 28 June, in accordance with many other West End Theatres. This does not mean theatres will reopen on 29 June; if further cancellations…
