Savage (play)
| Savage | |
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| Original language | English |
| Written by | Jonathan Harvey |
| Based on | The life of Paul O'Grady |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 13 February 2027 |
| Place | Curve, Leicester |
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Savage is an upcoming play by Jonathan Harvey based on the life of British entertainer Paul O'Grady and his drag queen persona Lily Savage.
Production
On 15 June 2026, it was announced that the play would make its world premiere at the Curve, Leicester on 13 February 2027, prior to a UK tour before a run in London's West End. It will be directed by the Curve's artistic director Nikolai Foster and will star Danny Beard as Paul O'Grady/Lily Savage.[1][2]
The play had been in development for a number of years with the first draft of the script being sent to O'Grady a few months before his passing on 28 March 2023. It has since been developed with the support of O'Grady's husband André Portasio.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ Swain, Marianka (2026-06-15). "New play 'Savage' inspired by British icon Lily Savage to premiere in 2027". London Theatre. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ "Paul O'Grady life story show set for national tour". BBC News. 2026-06-16. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ Hill, Amelia (2026-06-15). "Savage, a play about Paul O'Grady's rise to national treasure, to premiere in February". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-16.