Divina De Campo Will Lead AMANDA – THE NIGHT BEFORE ME London Debut
The solo musical will run at The Bridgehouse Theatre, South London, following acclaimed runs in Austria and Germany.
After selling out stages and receiving critical acclaim in Austria and Germany, Amanda – The Night Before Me makes its London debut this September, starring Ru Paul's Drag Race UK's runner-up Divina De Campo. This profoundly moving solo musical is a universally resonant tale of gender identity, using razor-sharp humour and an unforgettable score to celebrate inner courage. At its heart, the show celebrates the beauty of becoming who you are meant to be.
Performances will run Tuesday 22nd September – Saturday 10th October 2026 at The Bridgehouse Theatre, Bridge House.
Set moments before a life-changing surgery is due to rewrite her body and future, audience join Amanda on a touching journey as she prepares to step fully into her authentic self. The protagonist finds herself reliving her entire life in a powerful musical monologue as she undergoes gender-affirming surgery. This blaze of memories sees hidden dreams, forbidden love and hard-won freedom unfold with heartbreak and unflinching honesty. From sweeping ballads to upbeat musical numbers, Amanda's confessions flourish through the score as the cost of silence and joy of finally claiming your truth are explored in this breathtaking musical.
In Amanda – The Night Before Me, acclaimed drag artist Divina De Campo (Ru Paul's Drag Race, BBC; Chicago, UK tour; Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Leeds Playhouse) delivers a fierce musical monologue, multi-rolling as fourteen characters taking on fourteen roles, from mothers and lovers to friends and the inner voices that shaped her. Best known for reaching the final of the first UK series of RuPaul's Drag Race, de Campo is also an award-winning musical theatre performer, winning Best Performer in a Musical at the UK Theatre Awards for their acclaimed performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. They have released multiple albums and make the UK Top 40 charts as part of the girl group The Frock Destroyers. Whilst starring in Amanda – The Night Before Me, de Campo showcases their extraordinary high soprano and four-octave range.
Performer, Divina De Campo, shares, "For me this is such an important piece for Rory to bring to the UK right now. The UK has slipped down the index of LGBT rights from the top to 22nd and a lot of that has to do with the hostile environment towards trans people. This is a hopeful, honest and beautiful story of self discovery and acceptance. I'm so excited to be able to tackle this wonderful piece."
Originally written and composed in German by Belgian artist Rory Six (Wenn Rosenblätter fallen, Kleines Theatre; Luna – Das Musical, Theatrecrouch), the production is based on his conversations with his trans women friend, capturing the turbulence and complexity of identity. This English version has been adapted by legendary West End and Broadway lyricist, best known for his long-standing partnership with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart (The Phantom of the Opera, West End & Broadway; Aspect of Love, West End & Broadway).
Writer and composer, Rory Six, comments, "Amanda is a story that dares you to live authentically. At its heart, it's about the courage to be true to yourself, the simple power of ‘love is love,' and the fundamental right of every person to exist without apology. That's why I hope people watch it — because in a world that constantly pressures us to conform, this show is a reminder that your truth is worth celebrating."
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