From humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans, takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind-the-scenes of the biggest films of the last decade.
To celebrate the release of his much-anticipated memoir Boy from The Valleys: My Unexpected Journey, join Luke for a special evening as he takes us behind-the-scenes of his career on stage and screen, showing a side to himself that he has never revealed before. Learn about the winding road he took to get where he is now, in Luke’s powerful story of resilience, courage, and the pursuit to find a sense of belonging and identity.
This event will include an interview, a rare chance to put questions to Luke and an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Boy from The Valleys.
Luke Evans is an award-winning actor and singer who began his career on stage, performing in London’s West End productions of Rent, Miss Saigon and Piaf before making his film debut in 2010. He has starred in the Fast and Furious franchise, J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, Dracula Untold, The Alienist (earning an Emmy nomination) and as Gaston in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. On television he has starred in TNT’s The Alienist and alongside Nicole Kidman in Nine Perfect Strangers for Hulu and most recently starred in Apple TV+ Echo 3.
As a recording artist, Luke has released two studio albums: At Last and A Song For You which hit the top five in the UK charts in 2022. Evans won the 2023 BAFTA Cymru Entertainment award for his musical special which aired on BBC 2 entitled Luke Evans: Showtime!
