God, dressed in a floral power suit, comes down to set the record straight and expound on everything from Adam and Eve to Star Wars and answer humankind’s most asked questions in a hilarious, heartwarming, and unforgettable night of comedy. Adored by preachers and atheists alike, this show has become one of the most popular shows touring today and has received critical acclaim for its non-stop brilliant look at pop culture and humanity through the eyes of a silly, foul mouthed, and very lovable Scottish Deity.
28th July 2025, Leicester Square Theatre
How on earth did you come up with the idea to turn God into a Scottish drag queen? Was there a divine moment of inspiration?
It all happened by chance. The character came about in a sketch comedy troupe I belonged to. Every month we wrote a new through line, and one was a battle of the bands between Jesus & Satan which, as we all know, happens every 5,000 years. I played Jesus’ dad. The image of God from the Sistine Chapel heavily influenced the look. A stern face, but also wearing a very feminine pink frock. After a quick run to a charity shop, the first power suit was found.
The first night I wore a fiery red wig and big black Lady Gaga style glasses and donned a thick English accent. The sketches didn’t go as well as we hoped and I couldn’t figure out why. I worried that the English accent might have come off too stern and head master-ish. The next night I made a switch to a Scottish accent, a simple black bob wig, and spectacles worn at the end of my nose. A fun, silly, foul mouthed Scottish Deity was born.
That first sketch was 19 years ago. Today my wife and I write and direct the shows, of which there are now 4 with a 5th on the way later this fall. I never dreamed I would still be playing the character and I certainly didn’t think it would become such a huge part of my life, but I am very happy and grateful that it did.
There’s a brilliant balance in the show — you’re skewering everything from religion to Star Wars. How do you walk that line between satire and warmth?
Moving a show from the traditional stand up form over to a theatrical one man show has allowed us to play with the levels and dynamics of the material. I think in this modern age, many people want to consume art and information through the lense of comedy. So many people get their news from late night comedy shows. Talking about difficult things with a lighthearted edge has allowed us to blend very difficult subject matter with absolute silly pop culture references and make it all feel like it belongs. We also make sure we are never punching down. Some jokes don’t age well, so when the landscape changes, we adapt with it.
What was the first moment you realised this character had something really special?
The character seemed to connect very quickly with audiences. The Scottish accent very much lets the audience know the character is in on the joke, so even the most serious moments have a fun and relaxed feeling. Many years ago a father and his teenage child in very rural Canada came to see the show. After the performance the Dad shared with me that his child was trans. As we talked he told me that he would always be there for his kid, always support them and love them. Happy to use whatever pronouns they liked, but he said that he never really understood why. During the show he told me he had his moment of realization. He finally understood why his child needed to make the change. I thought, if I don’t ever get to do this show again, that moment was enough. It’s something I will never forget.
You’ve been embraced by both preachers and atheists, which is no small feat. Why do you think this version of God resonates with people from such different walks of life?
I certainly understand that the title can scare off a few folks and ruffle some feathers. I can’t imagine what some people think the show is. However, the folks that take the risk and come out to see the show get to see a fun, hilarious, and heartwarming night of comedy. I think people are expecting a tearing down of religion, but in this show God is not the punchline, but the comedian. The jokes aren’t about God, but about what God must think of the world we have created. Anybody who grew up with an ounce of religion in their life, from Catholic school to Sunday services, will enjoy it even more than the folks who didn’t because they will know some of the stories already. The goal is that people leave feeling lighthearted and happy.
After doing comedy for over a decade, what keeps it fresh?
Always changing and adapting. In 2022 we took this show back to the drawing board and pulled out almost half of the material and replaced it with newer jokes. We write a new hour of material every summer that then gets tucked into all the shows in the series. If a joke ages out, the landscape changes, or we just think of something better, then the changes are made. It has never once felt old to me.