A new stage play titled “Savage” detailing the life of late TV presenter Paul O'Grady will begin a UK national tour in February 2027 [1].
The production serves as a celebration of O'Grady's legacy, tracing his journey from the underground drag-club scene in London to becoming a household name across the country [2, 3].
The tour is scheduled to launch in Leicester [1]. While some reports specify an opening date of Feb. 13, 2027 [4], other sources only confirm the February launch month [1].
Following the opening in Leicester, the show will travel to several other major UK cities, including Liverpool and Birmingham [1, 4]. The play focuses on O'Grady's dual identity as both a television personality and the drag performer known as Lily Savage [1, 3].
O'Grady's career was marked by a transition from niche performance art to mainstream success. The play aims to chronicle the specific events and influences that propelled his rise to fame [3].
Production details emphasize the importance of capturing the atmosphere of the London clubs where O'Grady first developed his persona. The tour is expected to reach a wide audience across the UK as it moves through its scheduled cities [1, 4].
“A new stage play titled “Savage” detailing the life of late TV presenter Paul O'Grady”
The production of “Savage” reflects a growing trend of theatrical biopics focusing on LGBTQ+ icons. By charting O'Grady's trajectory from the marginalized drag circuit to national stardom, the play provides a cultural record of the evolving acceptance of queer performance in British mainstream media.
