My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) Review
Rob Madge in My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) production image. Photo by Mark Senior.Written by Steph for Theatre & Tonic
Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review.
Empowering and Entertaining, Emotional and Educational. My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is one of those pieces of theatre that will simultaneously make you laugh and cry. The biographic play follows the story of Robert Madge as they attempt to recreate a disastrous Disney parade that they once led for their family from the living room. Using a beautiful blend of song and video to drive the production along, there is truly no rest for the audience and it leaves you wanting more long after it's over.
Robert doesn't only tell their own story throughout the piece, but uses it as a platform for queer, transgender and non-binary youth across the globe too. This inspiring production teaches everybody that it's okay to be themselves and even if it seems as if the whole world is against you, there is always somebody out there who will support and accept you for the person you are.
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) incorporates incredible vocal talent, playful audience interaction which is only emphasised by the addition of props, set, costume and lighting. There isn’t much more you could ask for from a production and there is always something happening on the stage to keep your attention sharp. My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is the epiphany of what theatre should be and there’s no doubt that it's a staple in the queer community. It does a sure way of being relatable in one way or another to its audiences regardless of your sexuality or gender identity, teaching us in its almighty conclusion that no matter what happens “We Will Be Loved Anyway”.
Directed by the brilliant Luke Sheppard and performed by Rob Madge, My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is truly the play to see in 2024.
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) will play in Coventry, Liverpool and Derby prior to a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1-16 August. The show concludes its tour at HOME, Manchester on 25 August 2024.
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