★ HOW OLD IS BENEDICT LOMBE?
Benedict Lombe is 34 years old, born January 1, 1992 in CD · Capricorn.
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About
Benedict Lombe is a Congolese-British playwright whose debut work Lava won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize in 2022. Born in 1992, she became the third Black British woman to have a play staged in London's West End when Shifters transferred to the Duke of York's Theatre in 2024. A Capricorn writer [F1, enrichments], Lombe channels sharp social observation into stage work that has reshaped British theatre's representation.
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Biography
Benedict Lombe is a Congolese-British writer born in 1992. She won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize in 2022 for her debut play Lava, establishing herself as a major voice in contemporary British theatre. Her subsequent work, Shifters, premiered at Bush Theatre and transferred to the Duke of York's Theatre in 2024, making Lombe the third ever Black British woman to have a play staged in the West End.
As a writer, Lombe works across dramatic forms, crafting plays that engage audiences through narrative and character. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and based in Britain, she bridges cultural contexts in her work. A Capricorn [enrichments], she embodies the sign's reputation for discipline and ambition—traits evident in her rapid ascent from debut to major London stages. Life-path number 5 [enrichments] signals adaptability and creative risk-taking, reflected in her willingness to challenge theatrical conventions and expand whose stories the West End stages.
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Trivia
- Lombe's debut play Lava earned the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, an award given to outstanding new plays by women.
- Shifters' transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre made her only the third Black British woman to achieve a West End staging.
- She was born on January 1, 1992, making her a Capricorn [F1, enrichments].
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Benedict Lombe reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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- How old is Benedict Lombe?
- Benedict Lombe is 34 years old (born January 1, 1992).
- When is Benedict Lombe's birthday?
- Benedict Lombe was born on January 1, 1992.
- What is Benedict Lombe's zodiac sign?
- Benedict Lombe is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1992.
- What is Benedict Lombe's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Benedict Lombe was born in 1992, the year of the Water Monkey.
- Where is Benedict Lombe from?
- Benedict Lombe is from CD.
- What does Benedict Lombe do?
- Benedict Lombe is a writer.
- Is Benedict Lombe still alive?
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