HOLLY STARS

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Playwright • Comedian • Author

From sold-out comedy shows to her debut queer mystery novel, Holly brings camp, comedy, and Party Rings wherever she goes.

Portrait photograph of Holly Stars

ABOUT HOLLY

Holly is a stand-up comedian and storyteller who performs across the UK. She wrote and starred in the West End hit Death Drop and the OutFlix series Holly Stars: Inspirational.

Her debut novel Murder in the Dressing Room brings her signature wit to the page as she launches The Misty Divine Mysteries series with Penguin Random House in 2025. The second in the series, Missing in Soho, will be released in 2026.

WHAT’S NEW?

  • Murder in the Dressing Room book by Holly Stars

    MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM

    Holly’s debut cosy mystery novel and the first of The Misty Divine Mysteries series.

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Upcoming literary events and festivals where you can see Holly Stars.

  • Photograph of Holly Stars performing stand-up comedy

    LIVE PERFORMING AND BOOKING INFO

    Details of Holly’s live shows and how you can book her for yours.

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    HOLLY STARS NEWS

    Reviews, articles, announcements and more. All the news is here.

Calling all book clubs!

Is your club reading Murder in the Dressing Room? Holly offers virtual Q&As, social shoutouts, and video messages for book groups and events. Check the Book Clubs page to get in touch today.

Book club attendees and drag queens with copies of Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
The UK paperback cover of Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars

A marvelous entrance by an important new heroine onto the mystery stage.”

— Arts Fuse (review of MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM)

© Holly Stars 2025