Following a multi-extended off-Broadway run and performances in cities across North America, Sugar Daddy is back in London. More specifically, Sam Morrison’s 75-minute solo show is on at The Underbelly Boulevard Soho from 5th March – 14th April. London theatregoers won’t want to miss this limited run, notably produced by Alan Cumming, Billy Porter, Olympic athlete Gus Kenworthy, and Sally™ of Drag Race UK. Tickets are on sale now.
Sugar Daddy is a one-man show based on true events. It is written and performed by the comedian Sam Morrison, who is magnetic, compelling, and effortlessly funny both on and off stage. As a performer, Morrison has a way of blending tragedy and comedy. He began writing what would become Sugar Daddy in 2021, following the loss of his long-term partner to COVID-19. He was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the same year. In Sugar Daddy, Morrison turns his pain into art. He jokes about trivial things like the appearance of raisins while contending with the realities of chronic illness. He also jokes about chronic illness. In his own words, Morrison describes Sugar Daddy as a story of “love, loss, and finding humor in grief.”
That said, Sugar Daddy isn’t all dark comedy. The heart of the show may be “intense love,” but Morrison promises the production is still “very horny.” Teased themes also include Judaism, anxiety, and seagulls. Morrison highlights the show’s queerness but humorously confirms it can be enjoyed by both gay and non-gay audiences alike.
Though London audiences may recall Sugar Daddy’sbrief run at the Soho Theatre in 2023, the return engagement promises a new experience. The production makes its comeback with a fresh creative team that includes director Amrou Al-Khadi. Al-Kadhi has toured multiple solo shows internationally including From Qur’an to Queen and Drag Mother under the performance name Glamrou. They are also known for their memoir Life as a Unicorn and their debut film Layla,which premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in 2024. Any returning audience members can expect brand-new staging at The Underbelly Boulevard Soho attributable to Al-Kadhi’s influence.
Sugar Daddy also returns to London with several notable co-producers. Alan Cumming and Billy Porter have joined Edgewood Entertainment on the production team, along with Team GB Winter Olympian Gus Kenworthy and Drag Race UK star Sally™.
Sugar Daddy is for anyone who has experienced loss, chronic illness, anxiety, or synagogue. It is also for anyone looking to laugh in dark times.
Tickets to Sugar Daddy at The Underbelly Boulevard Soho are available now at sugardaddyshow.com. Performances from 5th March – 4th April.