Self Esteem Brings 'A Complicated Woman Live' to London's West End Before Anticipated Album Launch

Self Esteem Steps into the Spotlight with 'A Complicated Woman Live'

London is about to experience a fresh twist on live music and theatre. Rebecca Lucy Taylor—better known as Self Esteem—will headline a brand new stage show, 'A Complicated Woman Live,' starting April 16 at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End. But this isn't your average concert or musical. It's being hyped as a hybrid experience, merging the drive of a gig with the drama and spectacle of modern theatre.

Taylor isn't going it alone: she's teaming up with Tom Scutt, a heavyweight in the theatre world, who snagged a Tony Award for his jaw-dropping designs. Scutt isn't just overseeing the visuals—he's also taking the director's seat for this event. The creative team is stacked, too. Stuart Rogers organizes the dynamic choreography, while Mike Park steers the music. Matt Daw brings lighting to a new level, and the Ringham brothers handle sound so that every moment lands just right. There’s additional movement direction from Jenny Ogilvie and sharp costume touches courtesy of Lucy Martin.

The timing of all this isn’t random. 'A Complicated Woman Live' acts as a launch pad for Taylor's next big move—her upcoming album, also titled 'A Complicated Woman,' which drops on April 25. People have been waiting for what's next from her ever since 'Prioritise Pleasure' exploded onto the scene in 2021. That last album put Self Esteem firmly on the map, snagging nominations at the BRIT Awards and the Mercury Prize. She's managed to keep things exciting, jumping from composing soundtrack music for the radical-hit play 'Prima Facie' (led by Jodie Comer) to taking over the role of Sally Bowles in the West End run of 'Cabaret' in 2023.

Tickets for 'A Complicated Woman Live' already have fans buzzing, and you don’t need to be a die-hard theatre-goer to get the appeal. The show is set up to pull audiences in with bold visuals, infectious energy, and a style that’s as hard to define as Taylor herself. Fresh choreography, gripping music direction, and an atmosphere that swings between empowerment and vulnerability—these all promise to make it more than just a curiosity for Self Esteem fans.

Connecting Music, Theatre, and Cultural Shifts

What’s really interesting about 'A Complicated Woman Live' is how it blurs those lines between worlds usually kept separate. Taylor’s career is all about taking risks—whether it's flipping pop on its head with honest lyrics and experimental beats, or stepping onto a West End stage to play an iconic role. With this new project, she’s not just putting out an album or doing a scripted show—she’s opening up a space where both come alive at once.

So, what should you expect if you get a ticket? Think less stiff theatrical performance, more raw emotion and pulse-pounding music, in a space where boundaries fade. The cast and crew want you to experience every beat, every note, as part of the story. If her past projects are anything to go by, Taylor's fearless approach means this limited run won't just be a warm-up for the record. It'll be a cultural moment where music and performance grab you by the hand and pull you right into the heart of the show.