'Lovers Actually' reveals cast at the Other Palace

Jodie Prenger returns to the Other Palace following last year's hit parody Homo Alone, writing Lovers Actually alongside Neil Hurst.

The Other Palace's festive show Lovers Actually has revealed its cast. Performances will run at the London venue from 21 November to 4 January, 2026.

This naughty musical parody, based on the hit 2003 Christmas film Love Actually, will star Joseph Beach as Liam Neeson/John/Billy Mack/Others, Ross Clifton as Prime Minister/Harry/Jamie/Others, Martha Pothen as Natalie/Judy/Peter/Others, and Holly Sumpton as Juliet/Karen/Aurelia/Trump/Others.

Jodie Prenger (Coronation Street, I'd Do Anything) returns to the Other Palace following last year's hit parody Homo Alone, writing Lovers Actually alongside Neil Hurst (Fat Friends The Musical, Casualty). The rest of the creative team includes director Alex Jackson, set and costume designer Louie Whitemore, lighting designer Sherry Coenen, sound designer Hannah Bracegirdle, and musical director Lauren Hopkinson.

Book Lovers Actually tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: Holly Sumpton, Joseph Beach, Martha Pothen, and Ross Clifton. (Courtesy of production)