


For one night only, a host of West End stars will take to the stage at the Lyric Theatre for a concert that turns casting on its head. Roles We’ll Never Play brings together some of the industry’s most exciting performers, each stepping into roles they would never usually be cast in. Expect iconic songs, unexpected choices, and performances that feel fresh, surprising, and completely unique.
Leading the line-up are Alice Fearn (Wicked, Come From Away), Danielle Steers (SIX, Bat Out of Hell), Kitty Scott-Claus (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK), and the internationally renowned London Gay Men's Chorus, with many more names to be announced.
Produced by Tom Duern alongside Nik Haukohl, Josie Kemp and Lauren Soley, the night brings together a community of performers and creatives who have all volunteered their time to make it happen.
At the heart of the event is a personal story. Lauren and Josie met while performing in Les Misérables and are now on a journey to start a family. Like many same-sex female couples in the UK, they are required to self-fund IVF, facing expected costs of over £35,000 under current NHS criteria.
This LGBTQ+ IVF Fundraiser is a way of doing something positive in response. A brilliant evening of live performance that raises vital funds and brings the theatre community together in support.
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
All Ages.
1st June, 2026
1st June, 2026
Produced By: Tom Duern alongside Nik Haukohl, Josie Kemp and Lauren Soley
Cast list: Alice Fern, Kitty Scott-Claus, London Gay Men’s Chorus, with many more names to be announced.
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.
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For one night only, a host of West End stars will take to the stage at the Lyric Theatre for a concert that turns casting on its head.
Roles We’ll Never Play brings together some of the industry’s most exciting performers, each stepping into roles they would never usually be cast in. Expect iconic songs, unexpected choices, and performances that feel fresh, surprising, and completely unique.
The running time of Roles We'll Never Play is 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Roles We'll Never Play is playing at Lyric Theatre. The theatre is located at 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES.
Tickets for Roles We'll Never Play start at £32.
The recommended age for Roles We'll Never Play is All Ages..
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