My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) Tickets

Ambassadors Theatre, London
Booking to 1 April 2023
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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.

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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
★★★★  Average review score

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Performance dates
Booking to 1 April 2023
Age restrictions
16+
Running time
1 hour 5 minutes (no interval)
Performance days
Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday

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Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)
Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176
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News about My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)

My Son’s a Queer, (But What Can You Do?) extends at the Ambassadors Theatre
Hit West End show My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?) written by and starring Rob Madge has extended its run at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. Originally scheduled to close on 18 March, the show will now extend its run at the Ambassadors Theatre to 1 April 2023. Written and performed by musical theatre star Rob Madge, the award-winning solo show celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child. The show first premièred at the Turbine Theatre in London two years ago, before heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and then transferring to the West End’s Garrick Theatre in autumn 2022. The show is also celebrating its 100th performance today, 17 February 2023, across all four of the venues. Rob Madge said in a press statement: “I am overjoyed that this show continues to touch people’s hearts. Our hope is that we welcome many more people through the doors at the Ambassadors Theatre and we see them go home with big smiles on their faces, with the world seeming a little bit brighter.” The show is directed by Luke Sheppard, with Songs by Pippa Cleary, Set and costume design by Ryan Dawson Laight, Video design by George Reeve, Lighting design by Jai Morjaria, Sound design by Tingying Dong, and Orchestrations by Simon Nathan. Book tickets to My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?) at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. More about Rob Madge Rob Madge (they/them) is best known for their viral TikTok videos shared over lockdown that inspired My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?). Their theatre credits include Pat the Cow alongside Dawn French in Jack and the Beanstalk (London Palladium), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK tour/world première), Millennials (The Other Palace), Les Misérables (UK/international tours), Timpson the Musical (Edinburgh Fringe), Matilda the Musical (original cast - RSC Courtyard Theatre), Gavroche in Les Misérables (25th Anniversary Tour and O2 Concert), Artful Dodger in Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Macbeth (Gielgud Theatre) and Michael Banks in Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre). Their television credits include: The Armstrong and Miller Show, Poirot: Appointment with Death, Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire, That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) returns to the West End
Hit show My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is heading back into the West End. Written and performed by Rob Madge (Les Miserables, Jack and the Beanstalk), the show is coming back to London for an extended run, playing the Ambassadors Theatre from 25 January to 18 March 2023. My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a joyous autobiographical story that sees Rob as his 12-year-old self recreate a Disney parade they mounted for their Grandma. 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. My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) comes back to London after sell-out seasons at the Turbine Theatre, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Garrick Theatre in London. Rob Madge is currently starring in Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Palladium, alongside Dawn French and Julian Clary. Currently playing at the Ambassadors Theatre is Liz Kingsman's One Woman Show, which opened last night to rave reviews from the critics, and plays until 21 January 2022. Rob Madge said in a statement that: "I am so very excited to be bringing My Son's a Queer back to the West End, this time at the Ambassadors Theatre. Putting on a show about when I used to put on shows in my living room continues to be the most surreal, magical thing and I can't wait to share my brilliant, hilarious family and our story (which I hope is a relatable one) with more audiences. I hope that people leave My Son's a Queer feeling brighter and uplifted with the knowledge that anything is possible when the stage is your living room!" Book tickets to My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) at the Ambassadors Theatre
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) cast recording to be released
Hit show My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?), which is opening at the Garrick Theatre in London in October, is to release a cast recording. Theatre music label Westway is producing its first original cast recording, with the My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) album set to be released on 21 October 2022. Written by and starring Rob Madge, My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a joyous autobiographical story that sees Rob as his 12-year-old self recreate a Disney parade they mounted for their Grandma. After sharing archive clips of the parade on social media during lockdown, Rob then turned the idea into a show, with songs written for the production by Pippa Cleary (Adrian Mole). It premiered at the Turbine Theatre, won a What's On Stage Award, and proved a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. A single from the album, ‘We Will Be Loved Anyway’, featuring guest singers Jessica Aubrey, Kayla Carter, Pippa Cleary, Oscar Conlon-Morrey, Isaac Hesketh, Jordan Lee Davies, Carl Man, Vinnie Monachello and B Terry, will get a digital release on 7 October 2022. Rob Madge said: “I am so thrilled that the music of My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is going to be released in the form of this album. As an avid collector of every West End musical cast recording growing up, the idea that our songs will now be released not only digitally but also physically makes me so very proud. As well as the music of My Son’s A Queer, I am delighted to say this album will feature exclusive bonus content,including extended monologues from the show and audio from a personal favourite of the home videos that appear. These songs hold a very special place in the hearts of Pippa and I and we have always dreamed of being able to share them - we never imagined we’d get to do it like this! I’m so proud to share with you all the extraordinary work of Pippa Cleary, Simon Nathan as well as the exceptional talent of our musicians, engineers, mixers and singers. I hope this album sings to that child within that fell in love with the art of theatre in the first place and reminds you of the magic that can happen ‘when the stage is your living room’. Anything is possible!” Westway MD Neil O’Brien said: “I am incredibly excited that our first original cast release is a new piece of musical theatre and one that has already had great success at London’s Turbine Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe. With a West End transfer and exciting prospects for the future I wish Rob, Pippa, Simon and all the wonderful musicians and creatives involved in the project the very best - I hope it brings happiness to the world!!” The Westway label was formed in 2020 and has so far released music by Ramin Karimloo, Samantha Barks, Lee Mead, Cassidy Janson, Joe Stilgoe and Rachel John. Book tickets to My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) playing at the Garrick Theatre from 21 October to 6 November 2022 Buy the play
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) set for West End season this October
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) will play a limited West End season at the Garrick Theatre this October. Written by and performed by Rob Madge (Millennials, Bed Knobs and Brookmsticks, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, Les Misérables) the show celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child. Rob first performed the show at the Turbine Theatre in London, selling out the run, and has just finished sold-out run Edinburgh Festival. Tickets for My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) Garrick Theatre season are on sale now. Paul Taylor-Mills, Artistic Director of The Turbine Theatre said “Exactly three years ago I took a group of my colleagues and friends on a boat along The Thames to a relatively unknown theatre space hiding beneath one of the most iconic buildings in Europe, The Battersea Power Station. The Turbine Theatre was born. A bold and unique space where new work could be created. I made a commitment in front of everyone that we’d have a West End transfer within a year. Both brave and naive at the same time, little did we know what was to come. I even wrote it on the walls in big pink letters to remind me. Admittedly there were two years that we won’t go into now but we’re finally able to say that The Turbine Theatre is going to take its first show to the West End.My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is the epitome of everything I dreamed The Turbine could be. A story of hope and acceptance, a celebration of life and a thrilling adventure rooted in trusting those we collaborate with. It has gone from a DM on Twitter during lockdown, to a fully produced sell out show in our theatre, to a run-a-way Edinburgh Season inside a big purple cow - many awards later, we’re at The Garrick. My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) will play a limited season in the West End this Autumn and we hope that this is the start of many more transfers to come!” The show is directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights) with composition by Pippa Cleary, orchestration by Simon Nathan, mixing by Chris Fry, design by Ryan Dawson Light, projections by George Reeve, video engineering by Neil McDowell Smith and associate sounds by Anna Short. My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) runs from 21 October to 06 November 2022 at the Garrick Theatre. Book tickets to My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)
My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) – first look photos
Production images have been released for new play My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) which is running at the off-West End Turbine Theatre in London. Written by and performed by Rob Madge the show celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child. Rob Madge numerous theatre credits include Mary Poppins, Macbeth, Artful Dodger in Oliver!, Gavroche in Les Misérables (25th Anniversary Tour and 02 Concert), Matilda the Musical, Timpson the Musical, Held Momentarily and Leave A Light On. His TV credits include The Sarah Jane Adventures, That Mitchell and Webb Look, The Armstrong and Miller Show, Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire and Poirot: Appointment with Death. Join Rob as they delve into the archives of their old home videos in attempt to recreate this parade and celebrate the joy that can be discovered when parents champion the creativity and absurdity of their child." Paul Taylor-Mills, Artistic Director, The Turbine Theatre, said “Over the last year we’ve all spent a lot of time online. We’ve seen performers relish in the digital world and seeing Rob’s rise to social media notoriety has fascinated me. The first time I watched one of Rob’s childhood videos I burst into tears. It reminded me of my childhood and that there is another side of the queer narrative that is often presented on stage. And that was that, we set about sharing Rob’s beautiful story with more people.  I have been transfixed, entertained and completely moved by the videos Rob shared. Rob has a touching honesty that is impossible to resist and I can’t wait to share My Son’s A Queer But What Can You Do with our audiences at The Turbine Theatre.‘’ The show is directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights) with composition by Pippa Cleary, orchestration by Simon Nathan, mixing by Chris Fry, design by Ryan Dawson Light, projections by George Reeve, video engineering by Neil McDowell Smith and associate sounds by Anna Short. My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) runs from 17 June until 3 July 2021 at The Turbine Theatre. [ngg src="galleries" ids="857" display="pro_tile"]

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