Anoushka Lucas

Anoushka Lucas is a singer, songwriter, actor and playwright.

Raised in London, Anoushka spoke French before she spoke English, and has a degree in Russian and Italian from Oxford University.

Anoushka has been writing songs since the age of 14 and has been described as “an exceptional voice and a great songwriter” (Jamie Cullum, BBC Introducing).

 Her debut album, Dark Soul was released in July 2019 and is available on all music platforms. A vinyl is also available for purchase via the link below.

Anoushka is currently finishing her second album, set for release in 2026.

- Theatre -

Anoushka began her career in theatre as a composer/songwriter. Her first score was for The Ballad of Klook and Vinette, a chamber musical with a book by Ché Walker, produced at the Park Theatre in 2014. Ché and Anoushka went on to collaborate again on The Etienne Sisters, which premiered at Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2015. Anoushka has since composed the score for Jess Butcher’s award winning play Sparks, which went on to win Best Musical of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2018, and was adapted for BBC Radio 4.

As an actor, Anoushka has carved out a career that straddles musical theatre and “straight” theatre. To date she has played a number of lead roles across London, including Katherine of France to Kit Harington’s Henry V at the Donmar Warehouse (2022), Elisabeth Proctor in Anthony Lau’s acclaimed Sheffield Theatre revival of The Crucible (2024) and Daisy in the 2025 Omar Elerian revival of Rhinoceros at the Almeida. For Anoushka’s full CV, please contact Alice Smith at Conway Van Gelder Grant.

In 2023, Anoushka was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Laurey William’s in Daniel Fish adaptation of Oklahoma! (Young Vic/West End).

- Writing -

Anoushka wrote her debut play Elephant across the pandemic. It premiered at The Bush Theatre in Autumn 2022. Following a sold-out run in the studio, Elephant returned to the main house at the Bush Theatre in 2023. Later, it transferred to the Menier Chocolate Factory in the summer of 2025. To date the play has been nominated for an Evening Standard Award, a Stage Debut award, a Black British Theatre Award and multiple Offies. Anoushka was awarded the prize for Best Writer at the Stage Debut awards in 2023.

Anoushka is currently on attachment to the National Theatre with her new project.

- Awards -

2018 - Winner Best Musical of the Edinburgh Fringe for Sparks (written by Jess Butcher, score by Anoushka Lucas)

2021 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Black British Theatre Awards for Afterlife (National Theatre)

2023 - Nominated for Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Oklahoma! (Young Vic/West End)

2023 - Nominated for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for Elephant (Bush)

2023 - Winner Best Writer at the Stage Debut Awards for Elephant (Bush)

2024 - Nominated for Book and Lyrics at the Black British Theatre Awards for Elephant (Bush).