Breeding
April to May 2023
"We’re not the new normal. We’re the new f*cking extraordinary."
Zeb & Eoin have met, kissed, fallen in love, moved in, got married... What’s next?
Zeb will be Fun Daddy.
Eoin will be Serious Daddy.
Beth’s job is to decide if they get to be Daddies at all.
Together they navigate the exposing road to adoption, forced to lay bare fears and secrets, all in the hope of being deemed "appropriate" parents.
Written by Barry McStay (Vespertilio), directed by Matthew Iliffe (Off-West End Award Winner, Bacon), Breeding is a funny, moving drama about parenthood, queer families & enduring love.
Production Information
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19th-23rd April 2023
24th April 2023
25th April to 6th May 2023
Kings Head Theatre
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Reviews for Breeding
'Incredibly fascinating... One of my favourite new plays I’ve seen for a really long time' ★★★★★ Mickey Jo Theatre
'Beautiful, honest, & raw storytelling done terrifically well'
★★★★ Theatre Weekly
'Sterling performances from all actors... Clever, funny writing & intelligent'
★★★★ The Reviews Hub
'A heartwarming & wholesome experience that stands strongly as a powerful piece of writing'
★★★★ Theatre & Tonic
'Has that winning combination of a genuine heart & real, thought-provoking questions' ★★★★ All That Dazzles
'Little nuggets of comedy brilliance... Thought-provoking & wholesome'
★★★★ Lost In Theatreland
'Entertaining & connecting with its audience through the purity of its dialogue'
★★★★ First Night Magazine
'The privilege was all mine to escape into the couple’s world for an hour... I’m glad it exists' ★★★★ Hamza Jahanzeb
'Both moving & funny with all the ingredients to keep the audience engrossed' British Theatre Guide
Cast
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Beth:
Barry Mcstay
Dan Nicholson
Aamira Challenger
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Production Photography by:
Barry Mcstay
Matthew Iliffe
Ryan Stafford
Julian Starr
Ceci Calf
Carrie Croft
Sophy Leys Johnston
Gabriella Sills
Mark Gatiss
Ed Rees