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ANOUSHKA LUCAS is a singer, songwriter, actor and playwright. She has been writing songs since the age of 14 and has been described by Jamie Callum as “an exceptional voice and a great songwriter” (BBC Introducing 2017). Her debut album, Dark Soul, was produced by Martin Terefe (Jamie Cullum, KT Tunstall, Martha Wainwright) and was released in July 2019. She is currently working on her second album.
Anoushka began her career in theatre as a composer/songwriter. Her first score was for Ché Walker’s Klook’s Last Stand, which opened at London’s Park Theatre before being picked as a finalist at the NAMT Festival in New York. Anoushka and Ché went on to create a second musical, The Etienne Sisters, which was staged at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
In 2018, she composed the music for and appeared alongside Jessica Butcher in their original show Sparks, which won Best Musical of the Edinburgh Fringe before being adapted for BBC Radio 4.
As an actor, Anoushka has appeared in plays and musicals at The Donmar, The National and The Young Vic to name a few. In 2023, Anoushka was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Laurey Williams in the Young Vic production of Oklahoma!, which went on to transfer to London’s West End. The same year also saw her nominated for the Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright award for her debut play Elephant. Anoushka has been nominated for 2 Offies, 2 Black British Theatre Awards and was awarded the Stage Debut Best Writer Award in 2023.
Support from LOUELLA LUCAS
Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
