Maureen Lipman Stars

Allegra is a brand-new comedy by the celebrated, Tony and Olivier Award-nominated playwright Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow). Ahead of the 2026 tour and planned West End run, Maureen Lipman (See How They Run, Coronation Street) has been announced for the world premiere. Her first major UK tour in two decades, Lipman is one of Britain's most beloved stage and screen actors, and Allegra marks a new collaboration with Quilter following their West End success with Rose. 

What Is The Story?

Allegra is a woman whose joy is so abundant it refuses to stay contained. She breaks into song in kitchens, shops, streets and cafs. This spontaneity unsettles the calm in her sleepy village, and when police are called her protective brother and devoted carer are faced with a delicate dilemma; how do they protect her joy while appeasing the society around them?