Ex-This Morning doctor Ranj Singh to make musical theatre debut at Manchester Opera House

Nicole Wootton-Cane

14 May 2024 at 7:52 am·2-min read

& Juliet's UK and Ireland tour opens at Manchester Opera House in July -Credit:Matthew Murphy

Ex-TV doctor Ranj Singh is set to make his musical theatre debut at Manchester Opera House this summer as part of the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of hit show & Juliet.

Dr Singh, who is best known for his appearances on This Morning, said he has been 'working hard behind the scenes' to get ready to take to the stage for the first time., adding the opportunity is 'an absolute dream come true'.

The 44-year-old will play Lance in the award-winning musical, which asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Set to tour the UK and Ireland, Dr Singh will make his debut at Manchester Opera house in July.

The ex-This Morning doctor is joining a cast including Matt Cardle as Shakespeare, Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Lara Denning as Anne, Sandra Marvin as Angelique, Jack Danson as Romeo, Kyle Cox as Francois and Jordan Broatch as May.

Dr Ranj Singh said he is 'overjoyed' to be making his musical theatre debut in the hit show, adding he has been 'a fan since it first opened'.

Dr Ranj said he was 'overjoyed' to be taking on the role -Credit:PA

“I know it’s a bit of a change from my usual work, but not many people will know how hard I've been working behind the scenes to make this happen, and it's an absolute dream come true," he continued.

"I can't wait to work with the incredible Luke Sheppard and the entire creative team and have the time of my life this year, showing the UK what I'm made of alongside an exceptionally talented and diverse cast. Bring it on!”

Dr Singh has previously appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, where he was paired with Janette Manrara. He has also appeared on ITV's All Star Musicals, and starred in his own sold-out West End show Scrubs to Sparkles.

& Juliet's UK and Ireland tour opens at Manchester Opera House on July 8, 2024.

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