Performance Diary
2025
May
59E59 Theatres Brits Off Broadway Festival
59 East 59th Street NEW YORK, NY 10022
13 May – 25 May 14 Performances at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets
Past Performances 2024
The Bread & Roses Theatre Clapham London
Sun 20 April & Mon 21 April “What an amazing show- I felt transported back to the 1930’s and pulled into the life of Gertrude Lawrence- Incredible acting and boy what a voice.” Martin
Rottingdean
15 Sept Rottingdean Arts Festival The Barn, Rottingdean, Brighton.
The Astor in Deal
Sat 1 June The Astor in Deal, Kent “Standing ovation for this tour de force by Lucy Stevens as Gertie Lawrence at The Astor Theatre. Just such fun! …revelations about the indefatigable Gertie and her lust for life.” Amanda Holloway
Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel
16 & 19 May London W1 “Lucy Stevens and Liz Marcus gave us a beautiful performance and were rewarded with a standing ovation… Most definitely A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening” Sarah-Louise Young
Wales Millennium Centre
27 Apr Cabaret Cardiff Bay “What a talented, charismatic and intelligent performer Lucy Stevens is. I hugely enjoyed her portrayal of Gertrude Lawrence.” Tim Riley
Highlights North Rural Touring Cumbria & Northumberland
10 – 13 April Casterton Village Hall, Lazonby Village Hall, Shilbottle Community Hall Alnwick, St Cuthbert’s Church Norham. “Absolutely incredible show!! Lucy is pure magic.” Jane Robinson
The Stables Milton Keynes
10 Mar “A fabulous show!” Mark Atterbury
Wilton’s Music Hall
8 – 10 Feb Graces Alley, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely STUNNING performance. A must-see!” Christine Prowse
2023
16-18 Nov – Herefordshire Arts Alive Touring
Cawley Hall, Eye. The market Theatre Ledbury. Linton Village Hall. “A truly wonderful evening of entertainment… the whole audience totally mesmerised by Gertie’s amazing story… fantastic singing and Liz’s playing – a truly memorable night!” Clair Hodgson
10 Nov – Aberdeen Newton Dee North East Arts Touring. “Charming, evocative and full of detail” Jane Williams
28 & 29 Oct – Cornwall Sterts Studio & Acorn Penzance “A delightful and outstanding performance – truly captivating.” George Chippendale
26 Oct – Stroud Arts Festival Subscription Rooms “The combination of songs and storytelling, the costume, the use of the stole, everything. It was moving and inspiring. A triumph.” Hannah O’Kelly
19 & 20 Oct – Dorset ArtsReach Langton Matravers & Nether Compton.“An incredible show… held us spellbound. Such a wonderful performance, beautiful music, we laughed and cried… So much drama and contrast. Genius.” Arabella Heaton
5 Oct – Greenwich Theatre London. “The best evening’s entertainment I have had for a very long time … by turns funny and poignant. An amazing performance.” Annie Devoy
1 Oct – OSO Arts Centre Barnes “Wonderful performance at Barnes. What a delight!” Brian Lynch
22 – 24 Sept – West Yorkshire Touring
Roperly Hall, Helmsley Art Centre & Otley Courthouse. “Fabulous show” Liz Bennet CEO The Ropewalk
Gertrude Lawrence: A lovely way to spend an evening Nominated for an OffFest Award
3 – 27 Aug Edinburgh Festival Fringe The Drawing Room, The Assembly Rooms
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Lucy Stevens gives a tremendous performance as the grande dame, socking out a fantastic selection of songs … Beautifully structured and charmingly portrayed. The audience loved it – Top class entertainment!” therealchrisparkle
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a quality show… a truly fascinating and colourful life story, told with passion, humour and not a little drama. I loved it!” UK Theatre Network
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SHOW “Portrayed with much heart by the talented actress and singer Lucy Stevens… The audience was enthralled from the first moment and laughed and cried.” Fringe Review
13 July – Hitchin Festival
“A FANTASTIC way to spend an evening – singing, acting, comedy. It’s all there in a hugely entertaining show where Lucy really brings Gertie to life.” Patricia Clegg
10 July – Phoenix Arts Club London
“I didn’t know what to expect, but I am completely blown away with what I have experienced.” Hubert Dempsey
29 June – Lichfield The Hub at St Mary’s
“Gertie was quite a lady and Lucy portrayed her brilliantly bringing her story to life through her own words and songs- loved it!” Kath Hopcroft
19 June – Phoenix Arts Club London
“This is sheer entertainment… forensic research and brilliant delivery!” Kitty Saunders
8 June – Devizes Art Festival
“The performance fizzed along with real energy. It was by turns funny and surprising … a spell-binding and consummate performance by Lucy Stevens” Andy Fawthrop Devizine.com
Cheshire Rural Touring
2 June Neston Town Hall
3 June Goostrey Village Hall. “A TRIUMPH… don’t miss this utterly brilliant show!”
22 May – Haslemere Festival
“An evening to remember… the acting, singing and music were just superb and Lucy’s portrayal of Gertrude Lawrence was outstanding.”
Tessa Trollope
3 May – Winchester Theatre Royal
“An absolute delight. We were mesmerised with a superb and outstanding performance.” Frank Jennings
21 April – Stamford Arts Theatre
“From music hall to sophisticated cabaret and show songs … a stunning voice, the achingly beautiful ballads had the audience spellbound.” Martin Fellows
3 April – Phoenix Arts Club London
“A wonderful show – utterly brilliant -‘lovely’ is actually a massive understatement.” Nigel Foster, Director London Song Festival
Gertrude Lawrence: A lovely way to spend an evening 