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A bin man swaps steel-toed boots for stilettos to chase his dream of becoming a drag queen. But can he overcome inflexible hamstrings, an anti-woke boyfriend and the cost-of-living crisis in his quest to be crowned Miss Stoke? When life gives you garbage, make it gorgeous. Following a sold-out run at the Camden Fringe, Offie-nominated 'Wasteman' is a raucous comedy with tons of heart about making something fabulous in the most un-fabulous of settings. This one-person show combines monologue, song and (of course) drag in a love letter to both hard-working Northerners and gender euphoria, based on writer Joe Leather's real-life experiences working as a Refuse Loader through lockdown.

Cast/Performers

Joe Leather

Creatives/Company

Author: Joe Leather

Wasteman

Wasteman (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1101593658. Details of all Wasteman archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01767349827

Archive Listings

31 May 24 to 1 Jun 24	Pleasance Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Mar 24 to 16 Mar 24	Pleasance Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
4 Aug 23 to 28 Aug 23	Assembly Edinburgh Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Feb 23 to 16 Feb 23	The Vaults Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Wasteman review
25Aug23: Seen at Assembly, George Square (EdFringe)

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CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.