HANNAH Lowther went from retail worker to West End star.
Her viral TikTok videos and theatre performances have made her a rising star in musical theatre.
Hannah Lowther is a British actress, singer, and social media influencer.
She was born on September 11, 1997, in Basingstoke, England.
Hannah initially gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic by posting comedic and musical videos, particularly those related to her experiences working in retail while pursuing a career in musical theatre.
Her TikTok success helped her land roles in theatre productions, including West End performances.
She has been involved in productions like Heathers the Musical and has continued to build her presence both online and in the theatre world.
Hannah became the first and only actress to have played all three of the Heathers in Heathers the Musical.
In February 2024 Hannah told ITV News: “I can absolutely thank TikTok for the start of my career.
“I’ve worked really hard and hopefully have the skills and the training to back that up, but it’s definitely helped me get my foot in the door.
“I’ve waited in line all day before, in the wind, in the rain, and then got to the front of the queue and they’ve stopped the line right in front of me.
“So being able to audition from TikTok, you can do it at your home, from your bedroom – you don’t need to pay to get the train to London, and I think that’s an amazing thing.
“There’s proof with my career that this can be completely life-changing by just posting one TikTok.”
Before gaining fame on TikTok, Hannah Lowther was pursuing a career in musical theatre and working in retail to support herself.
She had been involved in the performing arts from a young age, with stage credits dating back to 2007 when she appeared as Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium.
Over the years, she took on various roles in theatre productions, including Oliver!, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and more.
But like many performers, she faced challenges in finding consistent work in the competitive industry.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah worked at Tesco.
Hannah Lowther creates a mix of content that reflects both her musical theatre background and her everyday life on TikTok.
She often shares clips of her singing and performing, including covers of popular songs and original pieces.
Hannah also likes to post insights into her experiences in various theatre productions, including rehearsals and backstage moments.
In the beginning, she made humorous videos that often played off her experiences working at Tesco.
Some of her videos are dance routines from popular musical theatre numbers or trending songs.
As of September, she has 227 thousand followers on Instagram, 1.1 million on TikTok and 24.8 thousand on her YouTube channel.
