This musical, about a boy’s coming out, has an important story to tell. Adapted from Terry Ronald’s novel, it explores homophobic bullying, racism and same-sex love at a time when it was illegal for teens.
Set in late 1970s London, it follows David Starr (Joseph Peacock) as he is bullied by classmates after being cast as Nancy in a school production of Oliver! In the same mould as several successful high-school musicals with vulnerability at their heart, and dealing specifically in sexual identity, it looked a sure-fire hit on paper. But this production, directed by Jerry Mitchell, fails to light.
