Soho Boy
by Paul Emelion-Daly
Drayton Arms Theatre
24 May–4 June 2022
24 Sep–1 Oct 2022
theSpace @ Symposium Hall – Annexe
5–28 Aug 2022
Soho Boy follows young Spencer as he leaves home and moves to London, throwing himself into the excitement of Soho’s gay scene. Working in a clothes shop, busking on the streets and dreaming of a career as a performer, Spencer discovers love, friendship, sex and the exhilaration of nightlife. But beneath the glamour and excitement lies a darker world of drugs, chemsex, heartbreak and loneliness, forcing Spencer to confront the realities behind the glittering façade of Soho.
Reviews
“Daly’s play has an edge to it … very poignant and touching … Soho Boy makes a relevant point and statement … Dennis demonstrates very clearly what a new talent he is”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (BOYZ Magazine)
“Played with awe-inspiring courage … Owen Dennis makes this new musical ping, delivering a captivating performance that’s cute, sweet, sexy, confused, abused”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Musical Theatre Review)
“Will make you laugh one second and rip your heart out the next. Owen Dennis astounding the entire time”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (The Understudy)
“Really tugged at my heartstrings. Good story, great songs and, oh my word, what a performer”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (London Theatre1)
“A genuinely engaging performance, delivered with natural ease and charm”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (UK Theatre Weekly)
“Dazzling. Daring. Dynamic. Soho Boy exposes the darker realities of moving to London”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (London Pub Theatres)
“Owen Dennis does an excellent job … great singing … good stage presence … relaxed and natural with the character … the piece has heart and soul”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Everything Theatre)
“A compelling storyline and loveable protagonist … heart-breaking and filled with hope”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Everything Theatre)
“Entertaining debut performance from Owen Dennis”
⭐⭐⭐ (The Stage)
“Charming songs … Owen Dennis carries the role off splendidly”
⭐⭐⭐ (ReviewsGate)
CAST
Spencer: Owen Dennis
CREATIVES
Writer & Composer: Paul Emelion Daly
Director: Matt Strachan
Musical Director: Aaron Clingham
Choreographer: Robbie O’Reilly
Designer: David Shields
Lighting Designer: Richard Lambert
Sound Designer: Julian Starr
Video Designer: Daniel McKeown
Casting: Anne Vosser
Artwork: Steve Caplin
Producer: LAMBCO Productions