Lloyd’s Radar: Tattoos, Hip‑Hop, Sakamoto, and The Effect

Jamie Lloyd: On my radar

In a wide-ranging “On My Radar” feature, Jamie Lloyd offers a window into his eclectic influences, from the cultural resonance of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s haunting piano to the communal energy of tattoo art in Peckham, where his own identity often prompts strangers to strike up conversation.

He champions inclusion, spotlighting The Effect at the National Theatre alongside his ongoing Sunset Boulevard run. Lloyd’s choices, embracing hip-hop culture, celebrating countercultural expression, and highlighting intimate, emotionally charged work, mirror his theatrical aesthetic: raw, resonant, and deeply human.

Through these cultural touchpoints, the article reveals the personal references that drive his singular vision on stage.

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