![]() ![]() Keeping the faith and belief alive as you take a step back, whilst not knowing how your future might pan out, is quite honestly terrifying! ![]() It’s so hard to hold out and wait for an opportunity that you pray is out there for you. I knew this was the side of me that I needed to express. So, after I finished “Motown” I really wanted to wait for roles and shows that came along that were not of the ‘pop/jukebox’ world that I was constantly finding myself pigeon-holed in. I would say that my first big career shift was when I landed the part of Diana Ross in the Original Company of “Motown the Musical!”įor me personally, my love of Classical Music and Opera was still the avenue that my heart desperately wanted to explore, as it was the basis of my vocal training and childhood dreams. I then went on to be in the Original Company of “Beautiful” The Carol King Musical as one of the Shirelles, also playing a featured part of little Eva. One of them being in the Original West End Company of “The Book of Mormon” 1st cover to the lead female Nabalungi, I could not believe my luck. I left Laine Theatre Arts, half a year early to do “Ragtime” at Regent’s Park, and I was incredibly fortunate, as by the time my graduation came around, I had several jobs lined up. I would say there were a few parts to my career really taking off. My career has been one long journey of growth, education, and realisation! How did you start your career as an actor? When/ where was your big break? Lucy talks to Black History month about her life and career. She has made history as becoming the first Black performer to play the role of Christine in the West End or on Broadway.
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