An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo

6.30pm Monday

Meet Johnny, 18 and in his final year at boarding school. He ambles through daily life, Britney in his ears, a flaming homosexual who fails miserably to fit into the school's (rather rigid) mould. He daydreams of being a gay tragedy - but even fails at that. Enter Harry, a confident, charming, rugby lad. 

To save time, trepidation and a tired queer baiting narrative - Johnny and Harry shag. All. The. Time.

This is not a coming out story, it is not a gay tragedy, and it is not porn. It is life through the lense of a queer young man, navigating masculinity, Grindr and an institution that is rife with shame; doing it all with a sensational soundtrack and a hearty dose of laughter.

SHORTLISTED for Binge Fringe’s Queer Performer’s Award
One of The Scotsman’s ‘Top Five Shows from the Opening Weekend’

Broadway Baby “A gem on every level”
Binge Fringe “Heartfelt, honest, and deeply hilarious”
Scots Gay Arts “Faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances”
UK Theatre Web “This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed."
The Scotsman “A warm but playful celebration of acceptance and difference.” 

Age: 14+
Content Warnings: strong language, contains potentially triggering homophobic themes, scenes of a sexual nature 

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour (no interval)

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