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SUMMER/AUTUMN TOUR 2026
May-October
Two Hearts. One Fate. A Timeless Love Reborn.
The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Pitcher’s acclaimed credits include Gypsy (UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production) and My Fair Lady at The Mill at Sonning, and Macbeth at the Salomons Theatre, Tubridge Wells. Returning to the company following Macbeth (2025), this vibrant production also features original music by composer Rob Millett (Rambert Dance Company and The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe).
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CHRISTMAS TOUR 2026
November-December
A Most Wonderful Time is a heartwarming Christmas cabaret featuring four outstanding West End performers and a Musical Director at the piano, bringing audiences an evening of live music, storytelling and seasonal cheer.
Performed entirely live, the production features beautiful new arrangements of beloved festive classics including O Holy Night, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and many more. Alongside the music, audiences will enjoy seasonal readings and excerpts from Dickens, Shakespeare and newly commissioned material created especially for the production.
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ROMEO & JULIET ENSEMBLE 2026
Romeo
ALFIE JAMESON
Juliet
MOLLY MARR JOHNSON
Friar & Benvolio
JOSHUA MERARA
Mercutio & Lady Capulet
JOE CARRICK
Nurse & Prince
EMILY JULER
SAM CLARIDGE
Paris & Tybalt
LEANN YOUNG
Tour Manager
OLIVIA JANNESSON
Technical Manager
A MOST WONDERFUL TIME ENSEMBLE 2026
West End leading lady
ROSEMARY ASHE
Oliver Award Nominee
GRAHAM BICKLEY
Duke's Theatre Co. favourite
EMILY JULER
Award-nominated cabaret artist
JOE MOROSE
Award-winning Musical Director
ROBERT HAZLE
PRODUCTION Photos
rehearsal Photos
WELCOME TO
THE DUKE'S THEATRE COMPANY
“A CHILLING AND SYMBOLIC TAKE WITH GRIPPING PORTRAYALS….””
West End Best Friend | Macbeth, 2025
“THIS IS A TRULY WONDERFUL AND SURPRISING DEPICTION...”
Everything Theatre
“AS GOOD AS ANY RSC I’VE SEEN PREVIOUSLY.
WAS ENTHRALLED THROUGHOUT”
Romeo and Juliet | Goodnestone, 2021
“THE HUMOUR, (ESPECIALLY THE HUMOUR)
IS IMPECCABLY PRESENTED”
Hastings Independent
GET INVOLVED
Donate, Support
The Duke’s Theatre Company receives no public or government funding and intends to self-generate the finance for all productions. Its inception was generously supported by a small number of key Supporting Founders, and the company wishes to record its gratitude to the following individuals here.
Jonathan Courage | Rosemary and Terry St John | Debbie and Chris Norris | Enid Dunhill | Emily and Ryan Elsworth | TJ | Christine and Dave Nutall | Shamia Chalabi | Stuart Mallalieu | Helen Nuttall | Rosamund Shelley
The generosity of our patrons and friends can help to ensure that our future is secure. As well as donations, we welcome sponsorship of specific props and costumes, or even help with rehearsal room access for workshops.
If you would like to join our group of supporters, or make a one-off donation, please email:
info@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk
Programme Inclusion
For each tour, The Duke’s Theatre Company produces a high-quality, glossy souvenir brochure. We sell roughly 20,000 of these during an average tour and half a page of advertising can be bought for £300.
Join our Venue Family
We are continually looking for exciting locations to add to our family of venue partners.
Venues considered range from stately homes and castles, to private gardens and Open Air theatres.
Attractive commercial rates, and a bespoke marketing package ensure each event is professionally and competitively managed. Arrangements can also be made for one off, private performances.
For more information, or to suggest a suitable venue, please email: bobby@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk
Casting
The Duke’s Theatre Company takes casting submissions at any time, with initial meetings and recalls taking place in March. We actively seek actors with a particular flair for Classical practice, as well as a robust constitution for Open Air touring.
We are proud to offer an Equity contract to our artists, as well as single occupancy accommodation throughout the entire engagement (rehearsal and playing). The playing schedule is Wednesday to Sunday weekly, with the intention for the company to return home for two full days off per week.
Casting submissions are seriously considered. A covering note should accompany a spotlight link via email, with agents details included. Please write to info@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk with the subject line ‘FAO Casting’.
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