Lucy Martin

Lucy Elise Martin (born 8 June) is an English actress, singer and dancer. She began her career on the West End. She is known for her roles in the History series Vikings (2019–2020) and the film The Seed (2021). Early life Martin was born in Solihull to an English mother and a Scottish father and grew up in Knowle with her two older brothers and younger sister. Martin took Stagecoach classes at the age of seven before joining the Solihull Ballet School and West Midlands Youth Ballet. She was also head chorister at Knowle Church. She attended a local school in Knowle and then, at 16, won a musical theatre scholarship to attend Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire as a boarding student. Career At 17, Martin made her professional stage debut and West End debut as a swing in Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre in July 2009; she also understudied for the characters of Penny and Lisa. This was followed by another swing and understudy role on the international tour of Mamma Mia. Martin returned to the West End at 21 for her first major role as Lorraine in Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre and then Piccadilly Theatre. In 2014, Martin performed as a dancer for Olly Murs's "Wrapped Up" rendition on The X Factor. She originated the role of Miss M in the world premiere of the rock musical 27 at the Cockpit Theatre in 2016; she would reprise her role as Miss M for the show's run at the Union Theatre.