Booking to 1 April 2023
Celebrating the joy and chaos of raising a queer child
Following sell-out seasons at the Edinburgh Festival, the Turbine Theatre and the Garrick Theatre, My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is back in London for an extended West End season at the Ambassadors Theatre.
Written and performed by Rob Madge, the show is a story of hope, acceptance and celebration of the joys and chaos of raising a queer child.
Winner of the ‘WhatsOnStage Best Off-West End Production 2022’ Award, My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is a joyous autobiographical story from social-media sensation Rob Madge.
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is playing at the Ambassadors Theatre until 1 April 2023.
What's the story of My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)?
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. Ariel’s bubble gun didn’t even work properly. Grandma had a nice time though.
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is the joyous autobiographical story of Rob Madge as they set out to recreate that parade – and this time, nobody, no, nobody is gonna rain on it!
Who is in the cast of My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)?
The show is written and performed by Rob Madge (Millennials, Bed Knobs and Brookmsticks, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, Les Misérables)
Who are the creative team of My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)?
What is My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is written and performed by Rob Madge.
The show is directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights) with Songs by Pippa Cleary, Set and Costume Design by Ryan Dawson Laight, Video Designby George Reeve, Lighting Design by Jai Morjaria, Sound Design by Tingying Dong and Orchestration by Simon Nathan.
Reviews of My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)
★★★★★ "Rob Madge celebrates a happy gay childhood in this quirky, joyous monologue" - TimeOut★★★★ "Rob Madge’s breakthrough solo show" - Telegraph
★★★★ "A joyful love letter to self-expression" - The Evening Standard
Show Information
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday
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Venue Information
Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9NDNearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)
Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
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