Lee Mead
Lee Mead announces 20-year anniversary tour and book
Britain’s leading man Lee Mead will tour the country in a new solo show sharing the songs and stories of his stellar 20-year career.
Lee will hit the road in autumn 2027 for the brand-new tour – The Colours of My Life – kicking off on September 23 at the Century Theatre, Coalville, and concluding at the Lancaster Grand on November 13.
The tour will be complemented by the release of an exclusive new book celebrating Lee’s career.
Twenty years ago, Lee was just a hopeful unknown, who went on to beat 10,000 competitors and dazzle Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber on BBC’s Any Dream Will Do.
He walked away with an 18-month contract to star in the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
It launched Lee’s career, one that has gone on to define a generation of British musical theatre.
In the two decades since, Lee’s established himself as one of the country’s most in-demand leading men, appearing in some of the biggest musicals ever to grace the West End stage, including Wicked, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chicago and Barnum.
Now, to mark this milestone anniversary, he’s ready to tell his own story for the first time – in a brand-new book and an intimate nationwide tour.
Accompanied by his Musical Director and pianist Adam Dennis, Lee will talk and sing his way through a remarkable musical journey: from the terrifying thrill of a national talent show, through the West End dressing rooms and opening nights, to a career that has taken him from stage to screen and back again.
Expect candid stories, unforgettable songs, and a rare, personal look at the man behind the leading roles.
Lee said: “The last 20 years have been incredible and I can’t wait to share the highlights with audiences from around the country – it’s going to be a very special tour.”
Tickets for Lee’s tour will be on sale tomorrow (Friday, August 28, 2026), at 10am at https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/Lee-Mead Meet and greet, and VIP packages are available.
Lee’s new book The Colours of My Life can be pre-ordered here
Arlington Arts
Established in 2006 by Mary Hare, Arlington Arts Centre plays a pivotal role in supporting the mission and values of the largest school for deaf children in the UK.
The venue provides students from Mary Hare School with learning and performance spaces throughout the school day in addition to supporting the organisation with their programme of events generating revenue.
They are on the site of Mary Hare School, please stick to the public areas (the auditorium, foyer, grass and smoking area to the left hand side of the venue entrance as you look at it).
Doors to the venue open an hour before the performance starts, with the bar starting service at the same time.
Doors to the auditorium usually open half an hour before a performance.
Tickets can be purchased from the box office (which is directly opposite the entrance doors) during opening hours (10am-4.30pm weekdays), as well as just before and during the show.
Their box office and bar accept both card and cash payments.
Please note that there is no cash machine on site.
FOR CARER AND ACCESS SEATS, please call 01635 244 246 – or email boxoffice@arlingtonarts.co.uk.
All parking is free of charge.
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Arlington Lane can be entered by both the B4494 and Oxford Road (green arrows).
01635 244246
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(Hours may vary on show days at weekends and are subject to change)
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Mary Hare
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