One night, a West End stage and a celebration of Asian musical theatre talent. RepresentAsian: An Evening of Asian Talent returns to the Lyric Theatre on Monday 9 November 2026, bringing established performers and rising stars together for an evening with a purpose.
What caught my attention is that this isn’t just a concert. It also raises money for scholarships to help young Asian performers access arts training through The Boury Academy.
RepresentAsian 2026: date, venue and tickets
- Date: Monday 9 November 2026, 7.30pm
- Venue: Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES
- Tickets: From £20
- Running time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including interval
Check tickets through the official Nimax Theatres box office.
Who’s performing?
Nina Wadia, known for EastEnders, hosts the evening. The announced performers include Nadim Naaman (The Phantom of the Opera, Rumi), Roshani Abbey (Operation Mincemeat, Hamilton), Soophia Foroughi (Aspects of Love, The Prince of Egypt), Hiba Elchikhe (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Titanique), Zheng Xi Yong (Your Lie in April, American Psycho) and Mia Kobayashi (Your Lie in April, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line).
New graduates Charlie Moscrop, Sameer Dhanjee and Subash (whose first name is spelled inconsistently in the supplied press release) are also due to make their West End stage debuts. We will update the spelling once confirmed.
RepresentAsian in pictures: 2025 highlights
A look back at last year’s concert ahead of the 2026 return. These are photographs from the 2025 production, not the upcoming 2026 performance.
Photography: Ely King — RepresentAsian 2025 production.
More than a night of music
RepresentAsian is about making space for performers who deserve to be seen and heard, while helping the next generation find their way into the industry. The first RepresentAsian Scholarship has already been awarded, enabling its recipient, Anya, to train with The Boury Academy.
That combination of established names, brand-new graduates and a practical route into training is what makes this event especially interesting.
Getting to the Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre is on Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End. Nearby Tube stations include Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines). Check directly with the theatre for current step-free access, seating and individual access arrangements before booking.
For more musical theatre coverage, take a look at our Hamilton London guide.
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