Lily Frazer

Lily Frazer, born Lily Francesca Plummer‑Frazer on 23 November 1988 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, is a British actress renowned for her dynamic stage presence and versatile screen performances. From an early age she showed a keen interest in the performing arts, attending the Wendy Morton Academy of Dance in Atherstone before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at Arts Educational School in London. Upon graduating, she swiftly entered the West End, joining the ensemble of Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre, where she also served as the second cover for the iconic role of Éponine and participated in the festive “Les Mis Gives…” cabaret. Her early career continued with a workshop for the Spice Girls‑inspired musical Viva Forever! and a stint in the arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Frazer’s breakout stage role arrived in 2015 when she originated Nina Rosario in the West End production of Lin‑Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, a performance that earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Musical at the 2016 WhatsOnStage Awards. She subsequently appeared as Michelle Morris in the acclaimed Dreamgirls revival at the Savoy Theatre, further cementing her reputation as a leading musical theatre talent. In addition to her theatrical achievements, Frazer has transitioned successfully to screen work; she appeared in Rose Glass’s 2019 horror film Saint Maud and joined the main cast of the sitcom Cuckoo for its final series. From 2019 to 2022 she portrayed Jess, the love interest of Liam Williams’s character in the BBC iPlayer series Ladhood, showcasing her comedic timing and on‑screen chemistry. Most recently, she took on the role of American guest Claudine Pascal in the period drama Hotel Portofino (2022‑present), demonstrating her ability to navigate diverse genres and international settings. Beyond acting, Frazer is dedicated to arts education, having taught at Vision Theatre Arts, a children’s performing‑arts programme in Biggleswade. In her personal life, she married long‑time partner Adam Pritchard at Royle Forest on 1 October 2022; the couple share two children, a daughter born in 2019 and a son born in 2024. Her career continues to evolve, with audiences and critics alike anticipating her next theatrical or cinematic venture.