If God really were a Scottish Drag Queen, we’d all be laughing a lot more!
God is a Scottish Drag Queen is exactly what it sounds like: Mike Delamont struts on stage in a power blazer, playing God as a no-nonsense Scottish drag queen with opinions on everything. For two hours at the Leicester Square Theatre, he doesn’t miss a beat; there’s no slow build, just constant laughs line after line. He covers everything from the best walkout songs and weird ocean creatures to why homophobic Christians love to cherry-pick scripture and how the Bible, surprisingly, is kind of a steamy read. It’s sharp, silly, and hilarious from start to finish.
Delamont kicked things off with one of the most engaging show openings I’ve seen in a while. Without giving too much away, I will just say it instantly set the tone and had the Monday night crowd laughing before he even stepped on stage. Physical comedy is where Delamont really shines; he doesn’t just deliver the punchline, he acts it out with every part of his body. Whether he’s jumping across the stage, striking a pose, or reacting with perfect timing, it all adds to the chaos in the best way. There were also a few musical moments and effective use of a big screen, both of which helped bring the stories and punchlines to life.
From the title alone, you might expect God is a Scottish Drag Queen to be inflammatory or designed to provoke, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. At its core, the show is more thoughtful than you might expect. Alongside jokes about COVID, clueless people, and cultural quirks, Mike Delamont carves out space for meaningful commentary, particularly on issues facing the queer community. What’s most impressive is how seamlessly Delamont shifts between silly and serious without losing the crowd. I highly recommend this show to anyone who needs a good laugh and could use a little reminder that joy, humour, and kindness still exist in the world.