MUSICAL: & Juliet - Empire Theatre

Title: & JULIET

Presented By: Empire Theatre

Genre: Musical / Jukebox Pop Musical

Synopsis: & JULIET flips the script on the classic Shakespeare tragedy Romeo & Juliet by asking what would happen if Juliet didn’t end her story with Romeo. This hilarious and heartfelt musical reimagines Juliet’s journey with a powerhouse of pop anthems from the ’90s and early ’00s - including Since U Been Gone, Baby One More Time, I Want It That Way, Roar, and more - as she discovers independence, identity and a life of her own in a vibrant, joyous re-telling.

Performance Dates: March 13th - 22nd, 2026

Performance Times:

• Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM

• Sundays - 2:30PM

Performance Location and Address: Empire Theatre, 258 Margaret St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

Ticket Costs:

• Premium - Cardholder $78 / Adult $85 / Child (U18) $60

• General - Cardholder $58 / Adult $65 / Concession $60 / Child (U18) $40

• Groups (6+) - $60

• Community Ticket - $25

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - & Juliet

Warnings: Contains mature themes and theatrical reinterpretations of romantic relationships and identity within a contemporary musical framework.

Recommended Age: All ages welcome; recommended for audiences of teens and up due to thematic content.

Duration: 2.5 hours including interval

Creative Team:

• Director - Tim Hill

• Music Supervisor - Luke Kennedy

• Choreographer - Tess Hill

• Scenic Designer - Frances Story

• Audio Designer - Aaron Hannant

• Costume Designer - Debra Nairn

• Lighting Designer - Ben Hunt

• Video Designer - Jake Lodder

• Band Leader - Damian Sim

Production Website: Empire Theatre - & Juliet

Other information:

• This production features a contemporary pop score created by Max Martin and collaborators, with book by David West Read. Selected performances may include accessibility services such as Auslan interpretation (check specific dates when booking).

• The Empire Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, lift access to foyers and function spaces, accessible bathroom facilities, companion card acceptance, and hearing assistance options. Patrons requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the Box Office prior to booking to discuss specific needs.