Animal is a bold and brilliant new queer comedy – review
We’ve been looking forward to seeing Animal for some time. Written by Jon Bradfield – part of the creative team behind the Above the Stag pantomimes, which we adore – and directed by Bronagh Lagan, who directed Cruise on the West End last year, it tells the story of David, who is gay, disabled and looking for love.
He can’t eat, drink or shower by himself, and he’s never been kissed – let alone had sex. Based on a story by Jon Bradfield and Josh Hepple, the show has just opened at London’s Park Theatre, following an acclaimed run at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre.
Animal is a truly special new piece of queer theatre – it’s one of the boldest and most brilliant plays we’ve seen in a long time.
It puts disability front and centre – David (Christopher John-Slater) has cerebral palsy; the difficulty he faces with daily activities leads to frustrated, angry outbursts, impacting his friends and family.
