Autobiographical, raucously political, and accidentally profound, Boy in a Dress follows the life story thus far of La JohnJoseph, a third-gendered, fallen Catholic, ex-fashion model from the wrong side of the tracks as she moves from the council estates of Merseyside to the strip clubs of New York via Penny Arcade's living room. Drawing on influences from Alan Bennett to Bette Bourne and embracing themes as apparently diverse as Catholicism and drag, public sexuality and body dysmorphia, La JohnJoseph brings together an outrageous but heartfelt slew of true-life tales studded with reworkings of iconic songs from wide ranging artists such as Leonard Cohen, Justin Vivian Bond and Cole Porter. A frank and charming collage that unites elements of all three of La JohnJoseph's solo memoir shows I Happen To Like New York, Underclass Hero and Notorious Beauty in a ?retrospectacle', Boy in a Dress explores the intersection of class, gender, religion and identity from a unique cultural perspective.T0685795390Producer Leo Wood. Producer Robyn Keynes (for Independent Productions in association with the Bush Theatre). Director Sarah Chew. | |
| 14 Mar 13 to 16 Mar 13 | BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Inner London :: V168 listing details L1977929388 |
| 8 Mar 13 | Marlborough Theatre, Brighton :: V662 listing details L1035508520 |
| 5 Mar 13 to 6 Mar 13 | Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L01922779247 |
| 28 Feb 13 to 2 Mar 13 | Bristol Old Vic, Bristol :: V857 listing details L01919219070 |
| 26 Feb 13 | Unity Theatre, Liverpool :: V539 listing details L195576724 |
| 16 Nov 12 to 17 Nov 12 | Bush Theatre, Inner London :: V300 listing details L2099046501 |
T01586309434Presented byLa JohnJoseph. Presented byOvalhouse. Director Sarah Chew. Musical Director Jordan Hunt. Design Roberta Bratovic. Lighting Charlie Morgan Jones. Performer La JohnJoseph. Performer Anna Lewenhaupt. | |
| 14 Feb 12 to 3 Mar 12 | Ovalhouse, Inner London :: V239 listing details L816973016 |
