ScotsGay Magazine

****

Back with a bang, Dan Hyde’s About Turn Theatre Company have returned to form with this wonderful gem of a play. Jonathan (Beautiful Thing) Harvey’s script depicts a bunch of gays, lesbians and friends as they gather to watch the TV on Eurovision night. A great advert for homosexuality it is not, but if you’re in the mood for some over the top camp nonsense then this is the play for you. Phil Wallace directs with energy, ensuring plenty of action. Jonathan Bullock as Roy, shines as the drugged up pretty boy, who just wants to be loved. Dan Hyde’s Steph is the most rancid queen I’ve seen depicted on a stage anywhere - I mean really rancid - she’s is awful! And Jill Coles as Wendy and Bea Taylor as Tania provide a nice lesbian sub plot. Don’t take your mum - take your boyfriend.

Since seeing this show I’ve been tempted to make continuous Eurovision puns, just a little bit.

Martin Walker

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