The Old Queen's Head
Theatre (comedy, lgbtq+)
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Venue 8Assembly George Square - The Box
- 13:00
- Aug 22
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Jumpsuit Productions
- Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
Who's your go to? Your ride or die? Your best friend? Your mum? Not David. His is the late Queen Elizabeth II, obviously. Listening to Lizzie has always kept David safe. Until now. Having tasted the sweet nectar of queer life, David stands at a crossroads. In the face of a brutal break-up, David is forced to question a lifetime's advice to never be 'too much, too obvious, too different'. Will David follow his inner voice or heed the guidance of his royal confidant? Only one Queen can prevail.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Cobbled area surrounding the venue
- Stairs: 1
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp
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Kevin Coughlin 16 days ago
This was such a wonderful show - very moving when he spoke about his gran - Bravo!!!
Catherine Slater 18 days ago
This is a brilliant show with fantastic writing and a stellar performance. Its a wonderful telling of a story full of emotional highs and lows, told through a comedic lens. Would heavily recommend!
Erika 18 days ago
What a perfect example of excellent writing and directing. And the performance! All paced perfectly, a story you can relate to, and laughs and moving parts intertwined perfectly. Truly enjoyable show.
Val Londono 19 days ago
David is incredibly talented. Clever and fun writing. A beautiful story! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Meg 20 days ago
Emotive, hilarious, poignant, fiercely talented - about love, life, loss, and embracing who we are. Loved it.
Marc Hill 20 days ago
Everyone has their own unique coming out story.
David shares his journey, revealing his most vulnerable moments—it’s raw, real, funny, and brilliant—full of highs, lows, and joys, from childhood to his crushing breakup and eventual growth. I could relate to many of David’s fears and his attempts to be accepted. He brings to life the many people who were part of his arrival at self-acceptance.
Get ready for an engaging hour of great storytelling in an intimate space.
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Flavia 21 days ago
Every year I've been to the fringe there's always that one show that reaffirms to me why the fringe is such an incredible and special event, and this show was that. David is so captivating, in this immersive show. I laughed, I cried - it was simply amazing.
Wendy 22 days ago
You MUST see this show, I laughed, cried and was completely under the spell of David's fantastic show. What a talent - I was hooked from beginning to end.
Jessi 25 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous show- so so so well done!!! All the show elements blended together perfectly to truly let me immerse myself in his world. It was one of the first shows I’ve seen at the fringe that I truly was able to get lost in (in a good way!)!!! Amazing from start to finish. Cannot say enough good things about this show! A MUST see!
Louise Walker 29 days ago
Ww loved The Old Queen's Head. David was engaging from the off. A lovely, funny, honest show that had us laughing and crying throughout. Well written, and delivered skillfully. 10/10.
Duncan 30 days ago
This show is excellent and completely engaging from start to finish!
Jane Beckwith 33 days ago
I really enjoyed this. Emotional, funny just hugely enjoyable. The script was tight and the storytelling superb. Best of the Fringe.
eileen gillon 33 days ago
Wonderful performance by David it will take you on a journey that will make you laugh out loud and break down in tears in a moment of time . It was a magic hour that flew by.
Alison 33 days ago
A wonderful one man show written by David about a young man coming to terms with his sexuality. Both heartwarming and funny, it pulls at the heartstrings while making you laugh at the same time. Terrific stuff, worth seeing.
Anja 33 days ago
I highly recommend this show from a talented young man. Emotionally raw peppered with laugh out loud comedy, you will be taken on a roller coaster ride, overseen by a very regal commentator.
Sharon Murray 33 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed this one man show. At times heart wrenching and at others laugh out loud. David put a phenomenal amount of emotional energy into it. We wonder how he can do it every day! Highly recommend.
Leah Smith 33 days ago
An absolute must see, there will be laughter and there will be tears as we are taken through David’s journey of ‘coming out’. An outstanding solo performance, with some very poignant moments. Suberb!
Calum S 33 days ago
A thoroughly enjoyable hour of highs and lows in equal measure with the very talented David. This is a professional standard production that would appeal to all.
Highly recommended!
Sarah Carter 34 days ago
This show was phenomenal! Beautiful and moving exploration of coming out and figuring out who you are, but also so many laugh out loud moments. Should be compulsory viewing for parents of queer kids.
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