Small Town Boys

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Small Town Boys will have audiences laughing, crying and dancing the night away when it comes to Glasgow's iconic Polo Lounge in October!

About Small Town Boys

Listed Under Theatre Events / Nights Out Events

Recommended Age 18+ | Contains Adult Themes, Strong Language, Audience Interaction, Homophobic Language

NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE TAKES PLACE OFF-SITE AT THE POLO LOUNGE, 84 WILSON STREET, G1 1UZ

SCOTTISH PREMIERE

A young man leaves his small hometown to find refuge in the bright lights and warm embrace of the big city. He discovers solace and joy in the city’s LGBTQ+ scene, but soon finds himself navigating a terrifying unfolding health crisis, almost completely ignored by the government.

Following a sold-out run of performances in Dundee in 2023, Small Town Boys will be touring six cities in Scotland during 2024, performed in a nightclub venue in each location.

Presented in Glasgow at the iconic Polo Lounge, a cast of eight dancers, a community cast, a soundtrack of 80s & early 90s anthems, as well as original music, bring the joy and chaos of the club scene to life.

Choreographed by the award-winning Thomas Small and designed by Becky Minto, Small Town Boys will have audiences laughing, crying and dancing the night away.

‘A joyful, euphoric experience where I felt drunk on energy’. CLITBAIT

Written, directed and choreographed by Thomas Small
Designed by Becky Minto
Associate Designer Fraser Lappin

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