Attitude has received first-look images of alum as the formidable in brand-new comedy , touring the UK from 13 February.

In memory of , Danny will portray both the beloved British TV legend and his iconic drag persona, telling the story of how O’Grady and Savage rose to fame.

Written by multi-award-winning playwright Jonathan Harvey, the project has been created with O’Grady’s blessing and draws upon his autobiographies for inspiration.

Danny Beard as Lily Savage

Harvey said he was “thrilled” when Paul gave him the opportunity to turn his life story into a stage show. “It’s an honour indeed to bring his story and the colourful escapades of the blonde bombsite herself to life,” said Harvey.

Speaking to Attitude at the 2026, in partnership with and electrified by , Danny, , spoke about what it means to play the late drag icon.

“It is a dream of a lifetime to play the iconic Paul O’Grady and Lily Savage in the world premiere of ,” said Danny.

Danny praises Lily’s impact on UK drag

He praised writer Harvey and director Nikolai Foster for being “so generous” with him, and recalled a recent reading of the script where the audience were so “full of heart”.

Speaking about Lily’s drag legacy, Danny praised the late queen for “doing more for UK drag than anyone in the world”.

“Me being from Liverpool and moving to just by where Lily grew up in , we’ve got that Northern charm. And I think good drag needs to say something, and Lily and Paul were never shy to be political and say what they needed to say.”

tour dates

will make its world premiere at Curve Leicester on 13 February 2027, before touring the UK and potentially transferring to London’s West End.