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Romeo & Juliet review roundup: What critics are saying about Tom Holland’s Shakespeare starring role

‘It is all very clever, but to what end?’ one writer asked

The Independent UK

Romeo & Juliet at Duke of York’s Theatre review: Tom Holland is amazing in this buzzy Shakespeare reinvention

Holland and Francesca Amewuda-Rivers make the most spellbinding star-crossed lovers in years

Evening Standard

Zendaya Looks Like a Shakespearean Heroine for Tom Holland's 'Romeo & Juliet' Premiere

She made a surprise visit to her boyfriend's big premiere.

Marie Claire

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Romeo & Juliet review – Tom Holland enters to whoops as Francesca Amewudah-Rivers shows a steely cool

The Spider-Man star and his spikily charismatic Juliet, giving a heroic performance after all the abuse she faced, are perfectly cast in Jamie Lloyd’s turbo-stylised production

The Guardian - UK

Why everyone is talking about Tom Holland in Romeo and Juliet

Have you seen this?

Marie Claire

When It Comes to Grace Kelly’s 1956 Wedding Gown, the Magic Is In the Exquisite Details

“It really was just the most understated, yet elegant and unexpected gown choice that has really stood the test of time.”

Marie Claire

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler to lead ‘brutal’ Romeo + Juliet on Broadway

Acclaimed director Sam Gold will adapt the Shakespeare tragedy with new music from hitmaker and Taylor Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff

The Guardian - US

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OPINION - Tom Holland's silence over the racist abuse of his co-star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is a very bad look

Rarely is there a silver lining when it comes to racism. This is true in the case of the despicable barrage of abuse against actress Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, cast as Juliet alongside Tom Holland’s Romeo in an upcoming West End production of Shakespeare’s most famous play. But if there is one…

Evening Standard

‘Too much to bear’: Black actors condemn racial abuse of Romeo & Juliet star

More than 800 performers signed a letter after Francesca Amewudah-Rivers was targeted with online abuse

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Canberran stealing the show as 'rock star' Romeo

Wherefore art thou Romeo? On stage, in & Juliet.

The Canberra Times

OPINION - The racist hounding of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers for her Romeo & Juliet role is painfully stupid

The best revenge is success. So news that Jamie Lloyd’s staging of Romeo & Juliet with Tom Holland has apparently secured a Broadway transfer before it’s even opened in London feels like a victory. Last week the show’s producers were compelled to issue a statement deploring the “barrage of deplorable…

Evening Standard

Director Condemns Racial Abuse Against Cast Member In West End

Director Jamie Lloyd speaks out against racial abuse in West End Romeo & Juliet revival, emphasizing a safe environment for all involved.

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Romeo & Juliet theatre star suffers ‘barrage’ of online racial abuse

Jamie Lloyd Company says abuse came after cast list made public for show with Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

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Evening Standard

Romeo and Juliet West End production slam online racial abuse aimed at actress

‘We insist that our artists are free to create work without facing online harassment,’ the Jamie Lloyd Company said

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ballet: Romeo & Juliet review – iconic love story told in all its full-blooded glory

Prokofiev’s score takes flight as the warring clans go at it, while the lovers display all the tortured passion of their teenage tragedy in this innovative and explosive staging

Marie Claire

The 10 most iconic festive film looks of all time, as chosen by a fashion editor

'Tis the most stylish time of the year

Evening Standard

Love Actually pastel green mews house in Notting Hill on sale for £2.75 million

A three-bedroom house on one of London's most famous streets has hit the market in time for the festive season

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Woman & Home

The Love Actually 'stalker scene' Richard Curtis regrets as he admits 'it's a bit weird'

The Love Actually 'stalker scene' that Richard Curtis regrets has been revealed - and it might be one of the most popular parts of the film!

The Guardian - US

Manatees Romeo and Juliet freed from Florida theme park following campaign

The 67- and 61-year-old sea cows have been at the Miami Seaquarium since 1956 and will be moved to a sanctuary

Evening Standard

Richards Curtis admits Love Actually ‘stalker’ scene with Keira Knightley is ‘weird’ 20 years on

The British screenwriter wrote and directed the beloved 2003 Christmas film, which has faced criticism for romanticising stalking behaviours

The Independent UK

Richards Curtis makes confession about infamous Love Actually ‘stalker’ scene

Much-maligned scene sees Andrew Lincoln’s character Mark declare his love for Keira Knightley’s Juliet through a series of cue cards

Marie Claire

Love Actually bosses admit that Keira Knightley was “too young for the role”

"But it worked", they explain.

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Hollyoaks spoilers: Lord Rafe and Sienna Blake announce their ENGAGEMENT!

Airs Wednesday 29 November 2023 on E4 at 7pm

Marie Claire

'Love Actually' Casting Director Admits Keira Knightley Was "Too Young for the Part" of Juliet

She was 18 at the time.

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