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Northbound Boy

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 2m

James Hogan

Northbound Boy is a queer comedy by James Hogan about a boy that steals your heart, an aunt that steals your heirlooms and the value of what remains when everything else is gone.

Northbound Boy

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

They say all roads lead to Rome, but the M6 leads to a ransacked family home and a mouse drowned in gravy. When 40-year-old Ken picks up a younger man at the service station, he soon realises Rory is looking for a different type of ride.

After a short drive to Ken’s recently inherited home, Rory makes a play for Ken’s family jewels, only to discover Aunt Ivy’s already been in and whisked them away. This home certainly isn’t where his heart is, and it’s not just the skeletons coming out of the closet.

Northbound Boy is a queer comedy by James Hogan about a boy that steals your heart, an aunt that steals your heirlooms and the value of what remains when everything else is gone.

Publishing in conjunction with the production at King’s Head Theatre on 13th August 2024.

History
Northbound Boy was first produced by Peter Darney and Northbound Productions at the King’s Head Theatre on 13 August 2024. Directed by Alex Jackson, the production featured Neil Ashton, Cormac Hyde-Corrin and Sarah Moyle.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
KEN
RORY
IVY
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting Motorway services area and Ken’s house. The present.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 75 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Drugs
    • Intense Adult Themes
    • Strong Language

Media

“Beautifully written.” — LondonTheatre1

“A fascinating insight into the queer experience.” — Broadway World

“A charming ninety minutes in the theatre.” — All That Dazzles

“It seamlessly blends comedy and drama in a story that’s heartfelt but filled with plenty of laughs.” — Theatre and Tonic

“A humorous, heartfelt and relatable piece.” — A Young(ish) Perspective

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Authors

James Hogan

James Hogan
James Hogan’s plays include Peacefully in his Sleep (Gate Theatre 1978); The Guest Room (Not the RSC Festival and Old Red Lion Theatre 1986); Venetian Gold (Cockpit Theatre London, Edinburgh Festival, King’s Head Islington 1991); Trotsky and Our Ernie (Cockpit 1990); Ivy & Jo ...
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