About
Luke found success as a playwright with Grandmother's Closet in 2022, which played two sold out runs at Wales Millennium Centre, and a critically acclaimed, award-nominated run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. They perform as Drag persona Esther Parade, and in 2024 created Polly & Esther alongside performing partner Polly Amorous, which had successful runs at both Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals. As a Director, they have worked with Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, Tron Glasgow, Theatre503 and National Theatre Wales.
"Sparkles with telling details and raw emotions" - 4 Stars, The Scotsman
"Infectiously entertaining....a joyful show" - 4 Stars, The Stage
"In Grandmother’s Closet Luke Hereford crafts a lavish high-camp cabaret atmosphere layered with a touching poignancy and emotional conviction" - 5 Stars, Culture Fix
"A joyous big hug of a show" - 4 Stars, Broadwayworld
"Infectiously entertaining....a joyful show" - 4 Stars, The Stage
"In Grandmother’s Closet Luke Hereford crafts a lavish high-camp cabaret atmosphere layered with a touching poignancy and emotional conviction" - 5 Stars, Culture Fix
"A joyous big hug of a show" - 4 Stars, Broadwayworld
Contact email / E-bost cyswllt
lukewilliamhereford@gmail.com