Next week Ranj Singh is stepping out on a journey which he hopes could change his life. For the qualified doctor, known for his friendly lifestyle advice on morning TV will be taking to the stage of Manchester Opera House in the cult musical & Juliet. It will be his first professional role in a musical and he sincerely hopes it won’t be his last.
Dr Ranj Singh “I know it sounds ridiculously cliched but this is something that I’ve been dreaming of for so long,” he said. “I’ve been working so hard behind the scenes to make it happen for years and it’s happened. And what a show to kick it off with!” & Juliet is an alternative take on Shakespeare’s great love story posing the question what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo.
The cast includes former X Factor winner turned West End star Matt Cardle who plays Shakespeare, Sandra Marvin and newcomer Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet. It also features the songs of Max Martin, classic pop hits which will be instantly recognisable to fans of all ages. “In a weird way & Juliet is the perfect show for me – it very much suits my personality,” said Ranj.
“It is a party, a joyful riot in the best sense of the word. If I’m completely honest, it was so high up on the wish list that I never thought I would get it.” Ranj has long harboured a dream that one day he would get to appear in a musical.
I’m a person who believes in pushing yourself out of your comfort zone as that is where real growth happ.
