The King’s Head Theatre hosts world premiere of drama Breeding

The King’s Head Theatre will host the world premiere of the drama, Breeding.

Breeding is a 21st-century play about an age-old story, a couple wanting to have kids, but in this instance it is a gay couple.

This moving comedy about adopting as queer parents will be shown at the theatre in 115 Upper Street, Islington, from April 19 until May 7.

The performance has been curated by guest artistic director Tom Ratcliffe, written by Barry McStay and directed by Matthew Iliffe.

Barry McStay, said: “Breeding is a play that asks how far you will go to have a family, especially within a system that doesn’t seem built for you.

“Speaking to people who have been through the adoption process, I was amazed at how exposing and arduous it can be – taking more than two years on average and digging into all aspects of your life.

“For queer people, the feeling of vulnerability is enhanced.

“I wanted to write a play that explores this while telling a new story for a new generation of queer families.

“I hope it is radical in its domesticity.

“I’m thrilled to be working with the Kings Head Theatre again and am delighted that a theatre celebrated for its queer output is giving this play its premiere.”

The King’s Head Theatre was established in 1970.

The theatre is known for its commitment to fighting prejudice through the work it stages and the artists and staff they work with.

Website: https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/breeding

Picture: Simon Webb