Rawaed Asde to Appear in Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2025
Actor Rawaed Asde has been cast in Shakespeare’s Globe’s 2025 production of Romeo and Juliet, joining the historic London theatre for its new season of plays.
This casting marks a major stage credit for Asde, who was shortlisted for the Luke Westlake Scholarship, the annual award that supports working-class and low-income actors in training. His recognition through the Scholarship highlighted him as one of the most promising new talents of his cohort, and his latest role further cements his growing reputation on the UK stage.
Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe 2025
The Globe’s 2025 season brings a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Known as one of the most enduring plays ever written, the story follows the star-crossed romance between two young lovers divided by their feuding families.
Rawaed Asde’s Career Highlights
Shortlisted for the Luke Westlake Scholarship, created to support actors from working-class and low-income backgrounds.
Cast in Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe for the 2025 season.
Developing a growing profile across both stage and screen.
Appearing at Shakespeare’s Globe represents a career milestone for Asde, placing him among the next generation of actors carrying Shakespeare’s legacy forward.
About the Luke Westlake Scholarship
Founded by Just Add Milk Productions (JAM), the Luke Westlake Scholarship provides over £6,000 worth of financial and professional support to second-year acting students. Named in memory of actor Luke Westlake, the award has become a vital platform for emerging UK talent, with past winners and shortlistees like Rawaed Asde going on to secure professional stage and screen credits.
