Our Juliet finds out she got the role!

It’s one of the biggest roles in Musical Theatre and the search is finally over… We have found our Juliet, Australia!

Lorinda May Merrypor will take on her first starring role when the international smash hit opens exclusively in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre this February!

Director Luke Sheppard shared, “The moment we met Lorinda we knew she had something very special. Her extraordinary voice with its distinct pop sensibility blew us away, but it was her remarkable magnetism and power as a storyteller that made it clear she would be Australia’s ‘Juliet’.”

A proud Aboriginal and South Sea Islander woman hailing from Rockhampton, Merrypor is ecstatic to inhabit this empowered reimagining of Shakespeare’s famed character:

“Ever since I could walk or talk it’s been my dream to perform a role like Juliet. When I got the call I burst into tears, just so overwhelmed that I have the opportunity to play such a strong and passionate female lead. I’ve grown up listening to Ariana Grande, Britney Spears and Katy Perry and I’m beyond excited that I will get to sing these iconic pop anthems night after night. I’m also excited to represent my First Nations community and the generations of storytellers that make me who I am as a performer.”

Exclusive to Melbourne - & Juliet opens at the Regent Theatre February, 2023 for a strictly limited season!

[AnthonyOng]

Having watched Lorinda in Melbourne and then in Singapore currently, she is definitely deserving of the role. Absolutely SUPERB. So happy to be able to watch this young lady slayyy it over and over again!

[HeartandSeoul]

Im sobbing! As a theatre kid myself, this is everything. Congratulations Lorinda!

[boxercox]

As a mum of a theatre kid I am crying too xxx Congratulations Lorinda xxxx

[neshama]

Lorinda! I went on 24th of April Melbourne and I throughly you were just axing I could see you do the role 20 more time/!

[virginia]

... and absolutely NAILED it every single time. I am PUMPED for the Sydney shows in February and March - can't wait to go again and again... so much FUN!

[DragonsRiverEditz]

Congrats Lorinda! I just went to watch the Perth show yesterday and it was excellent! Best person for the role I bet! You have such a great voice. And congrats to all the cast aswell!

[haphazardtube]

I have no idea who she is, but I’m sooo happy for her. I’m looking forward to seeing the amazing things she does.

[francinneorourke]

I cried! Well don'e! Hard work and a dream come true - Awesome!

[thecabanogfamily]

i came back to this post to say that i was there at &juliet melbourne march 4, 2pm and you were absolutely crazy amazing!! i cant believe how good you were!! that was solid 5minute standing ovation, with people dancing by the end of the show!

[candygoh]

You were the perfect Juliet! ❤ Just watched your show from Singapore yesterday and you guys were soooo good 🎉

[SamiJaneRen]

Oh my gosh I’m crying this is everything

[lorindamikaela]

& Juliet is heading to Singapore in September.

[tslover]

What a beautiful moment recorded in history for you Lorinda 🥰

[okayyxemm]

Amazing! So happy for her and looking forward to seeing her smash the role ❤

[JDC]

I was privileged to be at the Melbourne opening of & Juliet last Thursday night. What a high octane, dynamite show it is! Those amazing songs performed by a wonderful cast, 7 of whom were making their professional debuts. And to top it off, hit-maker extraordinaire Mr Max Martin was there on stage. If you are after a great night out at the theatre, this show hits all the right notes!