Last night, Rich and I had the chance to go to the theatre to see & Juliet, a show I’ve been dying to see forever. It did not disappoint. It was incredible, spectacular, magical, witty, fun, and bursting with energy.
I lovvvvve musicals. I’ve seen Mamma Mia! close to ten times. It’s always been my all-time favourite. That is… until last night, when & Juliet completely knocked it out of the top spot. It far exceeded all the hype.
For those who don’t know, & Juliet is inspired by Romeo and Juliet, reimagining the story by asking: what if Juliet didn’t die? What unfolds is a brilliantly Shakespearean story with a modern day twist, set to some of the biggest hits of the last 30 years (thank goodness for my earplugs!). And the cast, an all-Canadian one, I might add, left me mesmerized and in complete awe from beginning to end.
The musical takes Juliet on a journey of self-discovery, and something about it stirred feelings in me that felt deeply and honestly personal. Grief, joy, healing all sat beside me throughout the show, and by the end, I was completely inconsolable.
Beneath the glitter, humour, and awesome music, & Juliet carries so many powerful life lessons. It’s about growth, rewriting your own story, discovering your worth, and finding your voice. It’s about having the courage to step away from roles that were once written for you. It’s about real love and self-love, about not feeling fully seen or heard, about walking away from toxic relationships that no longer serve you, and about reclaiming joy after loss.
So many of these themes mirror my own mental health journey. It stirred old wounds, bringing both empowerment and grief for what I didn’t have, or didn’t get to be, as a child.
But it also reminded me how important it is to keep choosing me in my healing, to move forward without staying rooted in the past. I know I’m not that child anymore, even when the feelings still feel just as big.
Last night allowed something long held to shift. It went far deeper than just a night out at the theatre. It was an awakening, and honestly, nothing short of f**king perfect!! @pink
And Rich… thank you for always holding space for me when my emotions take over, especially when it turns into a full-blown theatre sob-fest and you’re debating whether to comfort me or quietly slide under your seat and pretend you don’t know me ❤️🙂.
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