Anoushka Lucas

Anoushka Lucas is an award-winning actor, playwright, singer and songwriter based in London.

- Music -

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 2017)

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

Anoushka is completing work on her second album, Make Believe, set for release in 2026.

- Composition -

Anoushka began her career in theatre as a composer/songwriter. She was first employed by playwright Ché Walker - composing an original score for his chamber musical The Ballad of Klook and Vinette, produced at the Park Theatre in 2014, followed by a second collaboration, The Etienne Sisters, which premiered at Stratford East in 2015. Anoushka went on to compose the score for Jess Butcher’s award-winning play Sparks, which won Best Musical of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2018, and was adapted for BBC Radio 4. Anoushka is currently developing the score for a new musical with Jess Butcher and Jess Edwards.

- Acting -

Anoushka began acting in her late 20s, and has since carved out a career that straddles musicals and “straight” acting Her roles thus far include 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), Daisy in Omar Elerian’s revival of Rhinoceros at the Almeida (2025) and Laurey Williams in the critically acclaimed Young Vic production of Oklahoma! (2022/2023) - a role which saw Anoushka nominated for an Olivier Award in 2023.

Anoushka will next be seen appearing in Katy Rudd’s and Kendall Feaver’s Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre (2025/2026).

- 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. This was later followed by a transfer 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 working on her second play.

- 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).