Riyadh Khalaf, broadcaster, author, BBC Sounds podcast host, 2020 Celebrity MasterChef champion and LGBTQ+ activist, will be hosting the world premiere of Captain Sandy LIVE on 16 May 2022 at the Lyric Theatre, in London’s West End.
Riyadh will join Captain Sandy – the undeniable star of the smash hit reality series Below Deck Med – to delve deep into her incredible career, how she beat cancer, survived a life-threatening bike crash and built an outstanding reputation as an elite class of superyacht captain. He will also channel questions from the audience regarding the stunning locations, pinpoint precision parking and the never-ending drama on board!
Riyadh Khalaf said: “I’m so excited to interview the iconic Captain Sandy! The night is going to be packed with laughs, juicy gossip and a look into Sandy’s life as we haven’t seen it before. I’m a self-confessed Captain Sandy superfan so the audience can be guaranteed that no stone will be left unturned. We will dig into some behind the scenes secrets from the show, her personal life, her career before Below Deck Mediterranean and stories from a life at sea!”
Captain Sandy said: “I’m looking forward to connecting with the people of the UK! London is a city which I love and have visited several times to see live shows. It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to share with all of you how I made it from the streets to the top of my industry and I assure you there will be lots of laughs involved!”
Sandy’s partner, acclaimed Gospel singer Leah Rae, who will perform on the night, said: “There is never a dull moment with my partner Captain Sandy … and London definitely isn’t dull. It seems like there is excitement around every corner! I’m beyond thrilled to be coming to London and to sing in one of the finest theatres, supporting Sandy. Performing in London has always been a dream of mine, and now it’s coming true.”
“You call me Captain… Captain Sandy” Captain Sandy is one of the most recognisable Reality TV stars of the past ten years. She has taken part in five seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean and has accrued a huge fan base in the UK and throughout the world. Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean became increasingly popular during lockdown, with Season 5 receiving some of Bravo’s highest viewing figures to date. Captain Sandy has a growing fan base and now has over half a million followers on Instagram.
Captain Sandy LIVE on 16 May 2022 at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue is now on sale online: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/captain-sandy-live/; by phone: 0330 333 4812. The show is produced by New Frame Productions.
