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  • Venue Lyric Theatre, London
  • Performance dates 1 June 2026
  • Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines Suitable for all ages

The hit concert Roles We’ll Never Play returns to the West End for one night only this June at the Lyric Theatre, London.

Featuring some of the West End’s most exciting performers, this unique musical theatre event turns casting on its head, as stars perform songs from roles they would never usually be cast in. 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 London Gay Men’s Chorus.

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About Roles We’ll Never Play

Roles We’ll Never Play brings together an outstanding line-up of performers for an unforgettable night of live music, powerhouse vocals and bold reinterpretations.

Expect iconic songs from beloved musicals, reimagined with fresh perspectives and inventive new takes that showcase these performers in a completely different light.

At the Lyric Theatre, the stage becomes a space where anything is possible — where expectations are challenged and musical theatre is seen from a new angle.

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Who is in the cast of Roles We'll Never Play?

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)
  • London Gay Men’s Chorus

With more West End stars to be announced.

Venue Information

Lyric Theatre , 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roles We'll Never Play is playing at the Lyric Theatre in London
The running time of Roles We'll Never Play is 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Roles We'll Never Play are: Suitable for all ages
Yes, Roles We'll Never Play has matinee performances on the following days:

It is a musical theatre concert event, featuring songs from well-known shows performed live.

This is a one-night-only opportunity to see top West End performers deliver fresh, surprising takes on iconic musical theatre songs, all while supporting an important cause.

The line-up includes Alice Fearn, Danielle Steers, Kitty Scott-Claus and the London Gay Men’s Chorus, with more performers to be announced.

No, sorry, Roles We'll Never Play has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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