Tom Francis

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. There's a new Romeo in town! Tom Francis has joined the company of the Olivier-nominated & Juliet as Romeo, playing opposite Olivier winner Miriam-Teak Lee as Juliet. Francis will begin performances on March 29, the same day as the previously announced Keala Settle as Nurse and Julius D’Silva as Frenchman Lance. A feminist reimagining of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, the musical was recognized with nine 2020 Olivier Award nominations. & Juliet will have its North American debut at Toronto’s Prince of Wales Theatre beginning June 21.

Tom Francis, a young hip-hop/rap artist on the rise originally from New Zealand, is ready to take over the rap game. With his cultivating word play, unique use of metaphors, and honest approach at this art we know as “rap”, he has built a solid reputation for himself, capturing the hearts of many listeners.

Tom talks Pool party’s, yacht party’s, New Zealand music festivals, Making music without travelling during the pandemic & more. Q: Tom how is Covid in New Zealand right now? We are all in and out of lockdown but after following your last few events it looks as though Covid is non existent there?