Review: Up4AMeet? (UK Tour) at the Courtyard Theatre

Up4AMeet?

The Courtyard Theatre

Reviewed on Thursday 11th July 2013

I never thought there would be a point where seeing naked men would become tedious, but unfortunately that day came with the revived tour production of Jeff Moody's Up4AMeet. Playing at The Courtyard Theatre, advertised as 'naked comedy', this production is only half right. The story, of which there is very little, follows a collection of gay men and their fag hag who all live within the same block of apartments.

Interview: Lloyd Daniels

Lloyd Daniels was a finalist on the 2009 series of The X Factor. A contestant in the under 25 males category, Lloyd was mentored by Cheryl Cole. Since appearing on the reality show he has gone onto have a successful singing career.

Lloyd is currently starring as Scott in the UK Tour of Up4AMeet, a naked gay comedy about social media. Up4AMeet is currently running at the The Courtyard Theatre in London until 13th July 2013. The tour will then visit Brighton, Birmingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

I recently spoke to Lloyd about what attracted him to the show, how he fell into acting and what he thinks Louis Walsh would make of the naked comedy...

How did you feel after you accepted your role in Up4AMeet?

A little bit nervous but also very excited because the script is incredible - it’s so funny! My character says a few things which are quite disgusting but it’s stuff I would say in every day life!

So is that what attracted you to the role?

Yes, they sent me the script and invited me to audition and on my way to the audition I suddenly realised how perfect the role was for me. It is so different to your typical West End show! Also, I’m very similar to Scott which obviously helps!