My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do? (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (189)
See it if You want to learn about the queer experience
Don't see it if Everyone should see it
See it if You love short, thought provoking, beautiful shows
Don't see it if You do not like LGBTQ+
See it if You want a perfect, feel-good experience! It was an absolute delight in just over an hour!
Don't see it if You have no soul!
See it if You love Disney and nostalgia
Don't see it if You don’t like self deprecating humour
See it if Hilarious play with a lovely message. The type of play that will make you laugh to tears and tear up of emotion.
Don't see it if LGBTQIA+ thematics are not for you.
See it if you love an emotional rollercoaster
Don't see it if your not human
See it if you want an enchanting evening in a theatre that will leave your heart full
Don't see it if you prefer your world in black and white
See it if you want a delightful look at a queer man's life growing up.You will fall in love with his parents.
Don't see it if you are homophobic.Actually you really should see it.Open your eyes & accept that people are people no matter who they love.
Critic Reviews (11)
“The production ... will leave audiences laughing and crying but buoyed with a sense of belonging...This is, undoubtedly, a five-star production packed with heart - and I doubt this is the last time we'll see Rob (or their writing) on the West End.”
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“My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a uniquely joyous musical that invites you to be part of a very special family, one that allows you to look back to your own childhood and to rekindle your own dreams. It might even encourage you to wish upon a star – but remember, the star of this show is without a doubt, Rob Madge.”
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“Madge underlines the importance of a parent’s support when raising a child...the show has almost evolved into a metaphor for the spirit and strength of the theatrical community in the face of adversity. ”
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"This is a tale that challenges societal prejudice but it is also a story that entwines unwavering family love and support with a celebration of just being who you are. "
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“The power of ’My Son's A Queer’ is that it carries forth the defiance against this homophobic expectation that queer kids should hide themselves away until they fit.”
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“ ‘My Sons a Queer’ is a must-see for all audiences. There’s something in there that touches the heart of everyone, no matter their background...It deserves all the recognition it gets and more and we hope to see it continue to grow in the future.”
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" 'My Son’s a Queer' recounts a near-blessed upbringing, all but demanding that Madge’s family take its own richly deserved bow."
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"Madge has a strong voice and writes witty lyrics, but the tunes are generic inspirational ballads. These are minor quibbles, though, with a charming piece of work that clearly strikes a deep chord."
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