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  • Venue Lyric Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 September 2023
  • Running time 1 hour (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 16+

The smash-hit new show Boy Out The City starring Declan Bennett.

West End star Declan Bennett (EastEnders, Taboo, Carousel, Jesus Christ Superstar) writes and stars in this electric, funny and raw autobiographical show.

Declan takes us on a journey into the messy and turbulent world of toxic masculinity, homophobia and men’s mental health; confronting his Catholic school days in Coventry, discovering the Gay scene in 90’s Soho and surviving the harsh bright lights of New York City.

From the lonely aisles of Hobbycraft to the bright lights of New York city, this is the story of a man in desperate search of identity when confronted with sudden unexpected solitude, and forced to fight the demons of his past and come face to face with the Boy Out of The City.

The show is written and performed by Declan Bennett, and co-created and directed by Nancy Sullivan.

Boy Out The City returns to London following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023.

Boy Out The City is playing at the Lyric Theatre in London from 27 to 30 September 2023.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Boy Out The City?

Starring Declan Bennett

Who are the creative team of Boy Out The City?

Written and performed by Declan Bennett, co-created and directed by Nancy Sullivan, presented by Lauren Reed Productions in association with Paul Taylor-Mills. 

Sound Design by Max Pappenheim, Lighting Design by Robbie Butler.

Important Notes

Content warning:

Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Venue Information

Lyric Theatre , 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159

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Critics' reviews of Boy Out The City

★★★★★ "Bennett is an outstanding actor and a master of words" - London Theatre Review

★★★★ "Exquisitely observed, finely written, flawlessly performed" - Reviews Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Boy Out The City is playing at the Lyric Theatre in London
The running time of Boy Out The City is 1 hour (no interval)
The age recommendations for Boy Out The City are: 16+
Yes, Boy Out The City has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Boy Out The City has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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