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Following last night's news, further information has been announced about Derek Jacobi's casting in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's production of Romeo and Juliet at the Garrick Theatre.
Jacobi will play Mercutio opposite Lily James as Juliet and Richard Madden as Romeo. The three actors recently starred in Branagh's new live action film of Cinderella. The production will run from 12th May 2016 until 13th August 2016.
Branagh said: “Sir Derek Jacobi has been an inspiration to so many actors and audiences throughout his brilliant career. To see him in Shakespeare is an event in itself. It’s an honour to welcome this wonderful artist to our season of Plays at the Garrick.”
