Lauren Lyle: Unconventional Roles, Unfiltered Truths

Glasgow-born actress Lauren Lyle is embracing challenging roles, finding immense satisfaction in characters that operate outside societal norms. Her recent TV work, including 'Karen Pirie,' has paved the way for her West End debut in David Ireland's 'Most Favoured.' This new play, set in a Travelodge room after a one-night stand, allows Lyle to explore complex vulnerabilities and fears.

Lyle actively seeks roles that permit her to "lose her mind" and "exorcise rage," deviating from the more restrained performances often expected in television. She finds theatre's live, spontaneous nature particularly thrilling, offering a freedom of expression not typically afforded by the screen. This immersive approach, even involving rehearsals in hotel rooms, brings her closer to her characters.

The actress views her acting career as a cathartic outlet, enabling her to process intense emotions and share them with audiences who may be too fearful to express similar feelings. Lyle's unconventional path into acting, marked by a fearless approach to shocking content, has shaped her reputation as an actor unafraid to explore the "ugly and mad" aspects of human nature.