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My Son's A Queer
Written and performed by Rob Madge and directed by Luke Sheppard, the award-winning My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is back for 2024.
Once a cult sensation, Madge’s show has grown in stature to become WhatsOnStage Award-winning and Olivier Award nominated and now due to public demand is set to embark on a brand new national tour visiting seven brand new venues.
When Rob was 12, they attempted to stage a full-blown Disney parade in their house for their Grandma. As Rob donned a wig and played Mary Poppins, Ariel, Mickey Mouse and Belle, their Dad doubled as Stage Manager, Sound Technician and Goofy. Unfortunately, Dad missed all his cues and pushed all the floats in the wrong direction. Mum mistook Aladdin for Ursula. The costumes went awry and Ariel’s bubble gun didn’t work properly. Grandma had a nice time though.
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child and is testament to the power of unconditional familial love.
Originating at the Turbine Theatre in 2021, it had a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival in 2022, followed by a national tour and then two West End runs. Three years on join social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate that parade – and this time, nobody, no, NOBODY is gonna rain on it!
Once a cult sensation, Madge’s show has grown in stature to become WhatsOnStage Award-winning and Olivier Award nominated and now due to public demand is set to embark on a brand new national tour visiting seven brand new venues.
When Rob was 12, they attempted to stage a full-blown Disney parade in their house for their Grandma. As Rob donned a wig and played Mary Poppins, Ariel, Mickey Mouse and Belle, their Dad doubled as Stage Manager, Sound Technician and Goofy. Unfortunately, Dad missed all his cues and pushed all the floats in the wrong direction. Mum mistook Aladdin for Ursula. The costumes went awry and Ariel’s bubble gun didn’t work properly. Grandma had a nice time though.
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child and is testament to the power of unconditional familial love.
Originating at the Turbine Theatre in 2021, it had a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival in 2022, followed by a national tour and then two West End runs. Three years on join social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate that parade – and this time, nobody, no, NOBODY is gonna rain on it!
Times
7.30pm
Venue
B1
Running time
Approx. 75mins no interval
Age recommendation
12+. Contains some swearing, a fair bit of precociousness and scenes of utter joy. May cause happiness!
Tickets
From £18, including booking fee
7.30pm
Venue
B1
Running time
Approx. 75mins no interval
Age recommendation
12+. Contains some swearing, a fair bit of precociousness and scenes of utter joy. May cause happiness!
Tickets
From £18, including booking fee
Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Square
Corporation Street West Midlands CV1 1GS
Mon 15 Jul to Wed 17 July
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