THE TEAM
'Intelligently constructed, Young reinvents the tribute act fusing triple-threat comedy with the warmth and wisdom of an old-school vaudevillian.'
The Stage ★★★★★
www.sarah-louise-young.com
@SLYtheatremaker
Sarah-Louise is an actress, writer, director and renowned cabaret artist. She has appeared in the West End with Julie Madly Deeply, Fascinating Aïda, La Soirée and Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, with whom she won an Olivier.
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Over 20 years of touring she has performed internationally, including Off Broadway and four seasons at the prestigious Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and closer to home with her solo shows, such as Cabaret Whore & The Silent Treatment.
She has won numerous awards including The Stage Award for acting and as one half of writing and performing duo, Roulston & Young, she creates bespoke songs for theatre, cabaret and private clients.
Directing credits include: Jarman, Looking For Me Friend: The Music Of Victoria Wood, The Bobby Kennedy Experience and Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening.
'Devised with the director Russell Lucas and surely bound for a longer life.'
The Times ★★★★
Russell Lucas is a theatre-maker, writer, director, actor, and producer recognised for creating bold, engaging, and original work. His projects combine strong storytelling with a distinctive creative voice, earning praise for their emotional impact and contemporary relevance.
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His credits include writing and performing Third Class: A Titanic Story, a critically noted one-man play exploring the life of Edward Dorking, as well as directing the UK premieres of The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck and The Fat Man’s Wife by Tennessee Williams.
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Alongside his creative work, Lucas is a qualified arts lecturer and mentor who has taught theatre-making in educational institutions. He is the author of 300 Thoughts for Theatremakers, a widely appreciated resource offering insight and inspiration for artists. He is also a strong advocate of the “theatremaker” approach, encouraging artists to develop, produce, and lead their own work.
Additional directing credits include Julie Madly Deeply and Man: A One-Woman Show.