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 – and will be on stage at the Palace Theatre in Paignton on 6 November 2027.
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 on 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.
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