Denise van Outen Shocks Fans with Surprise Anniversary Performances
Denise van Outen has taken fans by surprise with the announcement of two special performances of Some Girl I Used to Know at the Southend Palace Theatre on September 26-27, 2024. The shows will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the one-woman play, which van Outen co-wrote and originally performed to sold-out audiences in London’s West End.
The story revolves around Stephanie Canworth, a successful lingerie designer whose life is thrown into turmoil when she reconnects with an old flame through social media. With humor and heartache, the play explores themes of nostalgia, love, and the challenges of balancing career and personal life. The performance is set to the soundtrack of ’80s and ’90s hits, giving the audience a chance to immerse themselves in a journey down memory lane.
Van Outen, reflecting on the revival, expressed her excitement at bringing the play back to life for a new audience. “I wanted to create a play that opens up the conversation: Can we really have it all?” she explained, adding that the production remains relevant in today’s world where many people prioritize careers at the cost of personal relationships. The shows will also reunite van Outen with director Tamzin Outhwaite, who directed a film version of the play in 2021.
Tickets for the special anniversary performances are expected to sell quickly, given van Outen’s popularity and the nostalgic appeal of the show. Fans are eager to see the beloved performer step into the role of Stephanie once more, bringing both humor and heartfelt emotion to the stage.
