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Rob Madge's joyful solo musical comedy My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) returns for a final West End run at the Apollo Theatre.
My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) returns to the West End for a final London run, and you can see it at the Apollo Theatre. Written and performed by Rob Madge, this solo autobiographical musical comedy turns a childhood obsession into a warm, joyful celebration of being yourself, with home video footage, quick costume changes and a homemade Disney parade brought to a proper stage.
The show recreates Rob Madge's childhood attempt to stage a full Disney parade inside the family home, with Dad on sound and floats and Mum in the audience. Madge plays a string of beloved characters, weaving family memories and real home video into a coming-of-age story that is as touching as it is funny. It is a tribute to the parents who said yes, and a feel-good story about growing up queer with love and encouragement.
Rob Madge writes and performs the one-person show, directed by Luke Sheppard, with songs by Pippa Cleary. The production won Best Off-West End Production at the WhatsOnStage Awards. As a solo show, Madge leads every performance, and casting is confirmed ahead of the run and can occasionally change.
The Apollo Theatre sits on Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of Soho, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus. This is billed as the show's final West End run, so use the calendar on this page to see live availability and book. For more options, browse our plays.
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Cast
Rob Madge (writer and performer)
Creative team
Rob Madge, Writer and Performer
Luke Sheppard, Director
Pippa Cleary, Songs
Ryan Dawson Laight, Set and Costume Design
Jai Morjaria, Lighting Design
Tingying Dong, Sound Design
George Reeve, Video Design
Simon Nathan, Orchestrations
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