Blowing Whistles

Synopsis

A searingly topical drama about love, sex and gay pride. Nigel loves his hedonistic lifestyle - he has a longterm boyfriend, goes clubbing and has lots of sex in their open relationship. Jamie, his partner of 10 years isn't sure things are so great... The night before Pride in the Park, the couple discover Cumboy19 through Gaydar on the internet. They plan for a night of casual sex... but their young guest has a different agenda.

Our Review:

24 October 2008

It may be aimed at a niche gay market, but Matthew Todd’s Blowing Whistles – first seen at the Croydon Warehouse three years ago and now revamped in Peter Nettell’s superbly cast production – is a very grown up, almost conventional, sexual comedy.

Gaydar addict Nigel (Stuart Laing) and nest-building Jamie (Paul Keating), both in their late thirties, are about to celebrate their tenth anniversary together in Clapham. One of their weekend treats is to share younger boys, and the latest offer is coming from seventeen year-old Mark in Croydon. Jamie cops a glimpse on Nigel’s laptop screen: “He’s gorgeous...are there any pictures of his face?”

Mark (Daniel Finn) duly turns up and is revealed – literally – to be a tall, blond, well-endowed Adonis, and the three of them are soon stripping off and decamping to the bedroom. This is where the play starts in earnest, as Mark proves more than just a roll in the hay. He drives a wedge between Nigel and J...

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Latest User Review

jamie tate - 29 October 2008:

All round a very good night out, much improved play (seen two other productions over the years) Really well updated and by far the best cast, Paul Keating in 5 star form but all 3 excellent....

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