Lucinda Lawrence: Breaking Limits; Even Overdrafts!

Life After Jazz Hands · 2025-04-22

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Lucinda Lawrence is currently appearing as ‘Kate’ in the immersive theatre production of Abba's ‘Mamma Mia! The Party' at the O2 in London.

Hailing from the Wirral, Lucinda Lawrence got some early training with 'National Youth Ballet'. She then attended the Arts Educational schools in London, graduating with a Degree in Musical Theatre in 2007.

Not long after graduating college she booked a job in the Nationa Tour of Mary Poppins.

From here she went onto appear in productions of ‘Love Never Dies’, ‘Soho Cinders’, ‘Wonderful Town’, ‘Kiss me Kate’, ‘Guys & Dolls’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘On the Town’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Liverbirds Flying Home’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘The Taxidermists Daughter’, ‘Fame’, the now cult classic ‘Cool Rider’ inspired by Grease 2. As well as the motion pictures of ‘Wonka’ and ‘Matilda’.

Some standout credits include ‘Chicago’ at the Leicester Curve, also as assistant choreographer. ‘42nd Street’ at Leicester Curve where she stepped up to play the lead on opening night. Drew McConies incredible Dance Entertainment Production of ‘Drunk’, Velma Von Tussle’ in the UK tour of 'Hairspray', Cherry Sundae in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.

As a choreographer she has worked on ‘Stranger Sings’ at the Southwark Playhouse, ‘Claus’ at The Lowry, and many projects with choreographer Drew McConie.

You also assisted on the film of ‘Judy’ starring Renne Zellwegger.

As a voiceover artist she narrates BBC 1’s 'Garden Rescue' and can also be heard on BBC Radio 2s ‘Sounds of Paul McCartney’.

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Life After Jazz Hands

Life After Jazz Hands is a podcast that celebrates the many paths our lives can take, and the diverse stories and characters who are - or have been - drawn to the performing arts.

My name is Matthew Russell-Jones and 20 years ago I graduated from musical theatre college. Back then, I had ideas about how my life and career would look, what constituted success, and what I wanted from the decades ahead.

But I’ve since realised that our lives can take many unexpected twists and turns. And this got me thinking: what were my classmates' journeys? So now, I’m sitting down with them individually to hear about their stories and to understand where they are now, 20 years on.

From performers and directors to doctors and barbers, Life After Jazz Hands charts the diverse careers of a single graduating class across two decades. Along the way, it also explores the moments and experiences that shape us: loss, parenthood, relationships, ill health, and opportunities in the most surprising places. Join us as we navigate the highs, the lows, and the unexpected encores in the lives of those who once shared a stage.

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