'one of the most gut-wrenching love scenes between two men ever put on stage'
The Independent, (original 1995 production)
Casting has been announced for Qweerdog’s updated and relocated production of Jonathan Harvey’s acclaimed play Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club, which comes to Hope Mill Theatre in September.
Filled with his trademark caustic wit, Jonathan Harvey’s classic 90s play (Rupert Street Lonely Hearts Club) has been relocated from its original London location to modern day Manchester and is directed by Qweerdog’s Stewart Campbell.
Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club delves into the dysfunctional relationship of two brothers - one gay, one straight - and their somewhat eclectic group of acquaintances.
Dean is in love with Marti, who doesn’t know how to love. Shaun is in love with Ju-liet, who has upped and left the country. Meanwhile, George is in love her ex, and Clarine is just… well, nobody quite knows. Welcome to Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club!
Renowned British drag queen and West End actor Nick Collier (Drag Race UK Finalist as Ella Vaday, Book of Morman – Prince of Wales Theatre, Hairspray the Musical – London Coliseum and Wicked Apollo Victoria) will play the role of Dean.
He is joined by Cameron McKendrick as Marti (The Lieutenant of Inishmore – Liverpool Everyman, A Christmas Carol – Dukes Lancaster), James Spraque as Shaun (Qweer Shorts: Hope 200 – Hope Mill Theatre, On Sonder Hill – TV), Riah Amelle as George (Blithe Spirit – HER Productions, Enough – Moonstone Theatre) and Lucy Hilton-Jones as Clarine (As You Like It – Gilded Balloon, A Midsummer Night’s Dream – HER Productions).
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