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Wasteman

By Joe Leather Fri 14 – Sat 15 Feb 25 60 minutes
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New Writing Theatre
Soho Upstairs – Dean Street Age Recommendation: 16+ Running time: 60 minutes

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A bin-man swaps steel-toed boots for stilettos to chase his dream of becoming a drag queen.

Based on writer/performer Joe Leather’s real-life experiences working as a refuse loader during lockdown, this Offie-Award Winning, one-person comedic play is a love letter to both hard-working Northerners and gender euphoria through monologue, music, and drag.

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Do a Soho Rising double bill with John Meagher at 8:30pm.

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'An irresistible, uplifting, Northern drag odyssey'
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'if you have ever had a dream, or struggled to be who you are, this show is sure to connect with you'
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'Warmly performed and big-spirited show about finding joy in drag'
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Part of Soho Rising Festival 2025

A celebration of new work created by comedians, writers and performers who have taken part in our Writers’ Lab, Comedy Lab or Cabaret & Drag Lab programmes.

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