Roles We'll Never Play

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 excitingperformers, each stepping into roles they would never usually be cast in. Expecticonic 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 theinternationally renowned London Gay Men's Chorus, with many more names tobe 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 allvolunteered their time to make it happen.

At the heart of the event is a personal story. Lauren and Josie met whileperforming in Les Misérables and are now on a journey to start a family. Likemany 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. Abrilliant evening of live performance that raises vital funds and brings thetheatre community together in support.

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Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Mon 1st June 2026 until Mon 1st June 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

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