Choir Boys Productions Present
AN ADEQUATE ABRIDGEMENT OF BOARDING SCHOOL LIFE AS A HOMO
Written by NED BLACKBURN
Directed by JOSH STAINER & MEG BOWRON
Cast - NED BLACKBURN (he/him) playing Johnny, HARVEY WEED (he/him) playing Harry & Others
Meet Johnny, 18-years-old and in his final year at an all-boys boarding school. He ambles through daily life, Britney in his ears, failing to fit into the school's (rather rigid) mould. Enter Harry, the rugby golden boy. To save time, Johnny and Harry shag. Constantly.
This isn't a coming out story or a gay tragedy. It is life through the lens of a young queer man, navigating Grindr, hyper-masculinity and an institution rife with shame.
Choir Boys Productions was formed in the Manchester student theatre scene. They began by cutting their teeth with small-scale productions at local Manchester venues and the Edinburgh Fringe. Last year their third production, An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo was a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, we went on take the show on a short UK Tour before we return to Edinburgh for a full run at Underbelly this August. Looking beyond the fringe, they hope to continue to present the show to new audiences and develop their network as an emerging company.
Winner of Broadway Baby’s Bobby Award Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Shortlist for Binge Fringe’s Queer Performers Award Edinburgh Fringe 2024
One of The Scotsman’s ‘Top Five Shows From the Opening Weekend’ Edinburgh Fringe 2024
★★★★★ “This is a gem” Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “Heartfelt, honest and deeply hilarious” Binge Fringe
★★★★★ “It’s joyous, and it’s a must see” A Young-Ish Perspective
★★★★★ “Faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances” Scots Gay Arts
★★★★★ “Funny, tragic and beautifully performed.” UK Theatre Web
★★★★ “Warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance” The Scotsman
Immediately prior to Thursday’s performance of An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo, Live Theatre is the host venue for “Out of Office North East”.
Out of Office North East is the region’s leading LGBTQ+ professional network. Bringing together professionals from every sector – from new-starters to CEO – with allies and community advocates, it meets after work in relaxed, everyday venues to connect, build visibility, and promote inclusive networking. It’s about real conversations, welcoming spaces, and normalising LGBTQ+ representation in regional industry and civic life.
Tickets for Out Of Office are available to purchase separately for £10. Join their event, and find out more at:
