News: Rob Madge’s My Son’s a Queer extends for two weeks

Rob Madge’s one-man show My Son’s a Queer, But What Can You Do, is set to extend its run at The Turbine Theatre for two weeks, following huge demand and a sold-out season of performances.

Directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In the Heights) and written and performed by Madge (Les Misérables), the show celebrates the joys and chaos of raising a queer child.

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.

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…

Due to the extension of My Son’s A Queer, But What Can You Do, the production of My Night With Reg will now run at the Turbine Theatre from 21 July until 21 August 2021.

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