Theatre producers Lil Lambley and Sam Julyan have announced the launch of Act Two Entertainment, a new production company dedicated to developing distinctive stage work alongside offering consultancy services.
The company will operate through a dual-entity model, combining hands-on producing with executive producing and strategic consultancy via Act Two Entertainment Partners.
Act Two Entertainment launches with an active development slate spanning musicals, plays and literary adaptations, with collaborators including Matthew Dunster, Marisha Wallace and Tim Firth.
The company is also seeking new comedies and a 90-minute musical to expand its portfolio, while working internationally with partners across the UK, US and Australia.
Lambley and Julyan said: “As we enter our own second act, formed upon the foundation of our complementary skill set and achievements to date, we have the basis for an incredibly exciting new venture that serves producers and theatre-makers across all disciplines. We are passionate about creating work that celebrates artistic brilliance alongside a robust eye on commercial longevity across different regions and media. Act Two Entertainment will operate with a dual ethos: producing exceptional theatre today while building valuable intellectual property for tomorrow. Its unique spirit lies in identifying material with enduring possibilities – from new musicals and original plays, to reimagined classics and cross-platform collaborations. Our consultancy business affords other producers rigorous support and ideation, grown from our own producing experience. This bespoke offering ensures we can provide a dedicated, personalised service for projects that truly excite us with partners we cherish.
We are thrilled that Act Two launches with an active development and consultancy slate, so that we can scale the company whilst moving existing projects forward at pace.”
Lambley brings extensive experience in business affairs and large-scale production, having held senior roles at Anthology Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group, and working with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Julyan’s credits include Carmen Jones in New York, No Villain in the West End and international touring production Bat Out of Hell, with a focus on global strategy and creative development.
Together, the pair aim to champion projects with a distinctive voice and strong commercial potential, building a slate of work for both stage and cross-platform opportunities.
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