presented by Soho Theatre & Damsel Productions
The Ministry Of Lesbian Affairs
by Iman Qureshi
Sat 7 May – Sat 11 Jun 22
When banks and sandwich shops have more pride than we do, where can we go to be with our tribe?
It’s 2022. There’s a rainbow flag in every high street window, and no lesbian bar. Enter The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs: a lesbian choir on a mission to unite a disparate and dwindling community. Led by a world-weary conductor, the choir flirt, gossip and attempt to sing their way onto the main stage at Pride.
But harmony is more easily dreamt than realised in this heart-warming and musical Soho comedy about love, queerness, and belonging.
Supported by the Cara Delevingne Foundation
‘Everyone needs to see this play as it feels important, for all women everywhere’ ★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions | ‘A potent piece of theatre’ ★★★★★ Rev Stan | ‘The whole cast shines’ ★★★★ Plays To See | ★★★★ Islington Tribune | ‘rare, wry, affectionate’ Sunday Times | ‘Guaranteed to make you laugh out loud’ Once A Week Theatre | ‘Funny, moving and ultimately uplifting’ The Family Stage |
‘Everyone needs to see this play as it feels important, for all women everywhere’ ★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions | ‘A potent piece of theatre’ ★★★★★ Rev Stan | ‘The whole cast shines’ ★★★★ Plays To See | ★★★★ Islington Tribune | ‘rare, wry, affectionate’ Sunday Times | ‘Guaranteed to make you laugh out loud’ Once A Week Theatre | ‘Funny, moving and ultimately uplifting’ The Family Stage |
'Full of life, wit, and pathos.' ★★★★ Time Out ‘A true celebration of lesbian identity…spellbinding.’ ★★★★★ Broadway World 'Delightful and moving.' ★★★★ Culture Whisper ‘Worthy of an Olivier…clever, quirky, funny, upsetting, poignant’ ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1.com ‘Engaging and powerful play. Don’t miss it.’ DIVA ‘Charming, funny…deeply moving.’ Evening Standard ‘A bright, raucous affair’ Stage
'Full of life, wit, and pathos.' ★★★★ Time Out ‘A true celebration of lesbian identity…spellbinding.’ ★★★★★ Broadway World 'Delightful and moving.' ★★★★ Culture Whisper ‘Worthy of an Olivier…clever, quirky, funny, upsetting, poignant’ ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1.com ‘Engaging and powerful play. Don’t miss it.’ DIVA ‘Charming, funny…deeply moving.’ Evening Standard ‘A bright, raucous affair’ Stage
‘One of the most uplifting and thought-provoking theatrical experiences. Iman Qureshi has hit the bullseye with this inspiring ensemble piece’ ★★★★★ Out News Global ’It will leave you feeling joyful’ ★★★★★ Centre Stage Reviews ‘Engaging and thought-provoking’ ★★★★ Attitude ★★★★ The Understudy ‘Qureshi’s writing is evocative, witty, and punchy’ AZ Magazine ‘Proudly queer, full of laugh-out-loud lesbian innuendo and heart wrenching all in equal measure’ Nonchalant Magazine
‘One of the most uplifting and thought-provoking theatrical experiences. Iman Qureshi has hit the bullseye with this inspiring ensemble piece’ ★★★★★ Out News Global ’It will leave you feeling joyful’ ★★★★★ Centre Stage Reviews ‘Engaging and thought-provoking’ ★★★★ Attitude ★★★★ The Understudy ‘Qureshi’s writing is evocative, witty, and punchy’ AZ Magazine ‘Proudly queer, full of laugh-out-loud lesbian innuendo and heart wrenching all in equal measure’ Nonchalant Magazine
Creative Team
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Iman Qureshi
WRITER
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HANNAH HAUER-KING
DIRECTOR
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KITTY WORDSWORTH
PRODUCER
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ANNA REID
SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER
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NICOLA CHANG
SOUND DESIGNER AND COMPOSER
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ZOE SPURR
LIGHTING DESIGNER