Stagemad Premiere - Dress You Up

 

Wayne Power is one of Waterford's foremost writers and is well known for his spoken word events and his many publications.The publication launch of "Dress You Up" will take place at The Book Centre,Waterford City on Friday Sept 6th.

 

The play follows Bobby, a 16 year old aspiring drag queen still reeling from his mothers untimely death. Championed by his good time girl aunty Karen , and streetwise best mate Mandy , Bobby navigates his own sexuality and ambitions.Whilst his grieving father Mick,is oblivious to his son's differences and aspirations.

 

As Ireland welcomes a new Taoiseach, Britpop throws its last hoorah and Girl Power  becomes part of pop culture towards the millennium. The summer of 1997 is one that will shape and change the lives of all four. As Bobby sharpens his heels, he encounters homophobia and bigotry still prevalent in a changing  Ireland. And learns that all that glitters isn’t always gold. A material boy in a mixed up world, can he rise above it all in sky high Heels?

 

With a stellar cast of Greta Rochford, Gerry Kane, Evie Burke,Jake Penkert and Charlie Maher. Tickets are sure to be in high demand. Please book early for 4 nights of theatre that will sparkle and delight.

Wayne will be performing at Electric Picnic this August watch out for him!