Savage

A new drag comedy inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady, charting his journey from working-class Birkenhead to the creation of the fearless alter ego Lily Savage.

SAVAGE. A drag extravaganza. A brand-new comedy about the Blonde Bombsite herself, Lily Savage.

Inspired by the life of Paul O'Grady and created with his blessing, SAVAGE is a bold and deeply moving new play, making its world premiere in 2027 at Curve Leicester, followed by a UK tour, prior to London’s West End.

Written by multi-award-winning Jonathan Harvey, the show follows Paul’s journey from the streets of Merseyside to the heart of London’s club scene, where, armed with little more than his wits and a wig, he began carving out a place for himself. From humble roots emerged Lily Savage: the fearless, foul-mouthed alter ego who would defy convention and win the hearts of millions.

Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard in the title role, and directed by Nikolai Foster, SAVAGE combines razor-sharp wit, unexpected tenderness, and plenty of peroxide, in an intimate portrait of a singular talent and the world that made him.

Dates: Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 April 2027
Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees: Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm
Tickets: from £44

Performances

• Tuesday 06 Apr 2027 – 7.30pm
• Wednesday 07 Apr 2027 – 2.30pm
• Wednesday 07 Apr 2027 – 7.30pm
• Thursday 08 Apr 2027 – 7.30pm
• Friday 09 Apr 2027 – 7.30pm
• Saturday 10 Apr 2027 – 2.30pm
• Saturday 10 Apr 2027 – 7.30pm