Review: My Son's A Queer (But what can you do?) | Rob Madge, Edinburgh Fringe 2022

My Son's a queer (But what can you do) ★★★★★

review: 4 August 2022 | Underbelly, Udderbelly | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

Rob Madge in My Son's A Queer. Photo credit: Mark Senior

Rob Madge's My Son's a queer (But what can you do) won the Whatsonstage award for best off West-end production in 2022.

I can see why!

A beautiful, pitch perfect performance from an experienced West-End wonder at the top of their game. A truly wonderful show with so much heart and love.

The quality of this piece is astonishing. I was not ready for this on my first day, on Rob's first day and only my second Edinburgh Fringe show of the year!

Rob's voice and stage presence are outstanding.

I cried. I laughed. I leapt to my feet in standing ovation (along with the rest of the sobbing, cheering audience). I had high expectations, but they were exceeded.

In My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) we witness is Rob's childhood efforts to put on a Disney parade (or two) in their living room. It has more drama than Coronation street. And gorgeous musical theatre songs!

I feel honoured that Rob shared this part of their lives with us. It deserves to be shared!

Rob is a gem. Rob's parents and grandparents will make you sob with joy and gratitude.

If I lived in Edinburgh I would go see this show every day of the fringe.

Love. Love. Love. Deserves all the stars.

Buy tickets. NOW! ★★★★★

[First published on Instagram 5 August 2022]