BIO

Lauren Samuels is one of London's West End's most popular ingenenues and recently starred as 'Elphaba' in the Wicked National Tour.

Her big break came through reality TV as a finalist on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 2010 BBC talent show, Over the Rainbow, which followed the search for a new star to play Dorothy in a revival of The Wizard of Oz. 

She continued her string of leading roles in the West End in Grease, We Will Rock You and Bend It Like Beckham which earned her a 2016 What's On Stage Award Nomination. During her career in Britain, Lauren has performed at some of the nation’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall. 

As a music artist, she has recorded an album with fellow West End star Sophie Evans. It is a tribute celebrating the life of Judy Garland, called Chasing Rainbows, Finding Judy, and is available on all major music platforms.

During the pandemic, Lauren directed and starred in the first-ever full online production of the popular musical The Last Five Years, which subsequently won a Broadway World Award for Best New Production Created for Streaming. 

In addition, she created and is currently the host of a successful podcast entitled ‘A Brit in LA’ which is typically ranked within the 25 podcasts for Film & TV interviews, focusing on inspiring figures throughout the entertainment industry who are all achieving their own Hollywood dreams. 

In her spare time, Lauren adores spending time with her Pomeranian.

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