GET HAPPY

PRESENTED BY JOSEPH ALDOUS LTD AND JOE BROWN
WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JOSEPH ALDOUS
DIRECTED BY PIERS BLACK
“I can have what you have.
I can do it better.
I’m going to show you I can Get Happy.”

Adam’s hot gay summer is in full swing, and things could be a lot worse. Sure, he may be about to turn 30 without a stable job, a boyfriend, or any real clue about what he’s doing with his life — but he’s having a good time. Life is a party, and Adam’s making the most of it. Everything is fine. Juuuust fine.

But when Adam’s best friend and housemate gets engaged to his boyfriend and moves out, it’s time to make a change. All of his queer friends are settled. Secure. And… Happy. When exactly did that happen?

Well, Adam can be happy too. Really, really, really, very very 100% super happy.

With his sentient Alexa in tow, a playlist of queer bangers, and a three-point plan to sort his life out, Adam can’t fail. The clock’s ticking. But he’s going to get there. Whatever it takes. Cue up Ke$ha and get your glitter on, girls. We’re going out, and we’re getting happy.

Clearly, absolutely nothing will go wrong.

Written with the Soho Writers’ Lab and the winner of the Carlo Annoni International Playwriting Award, Get Happy is a one-man explosion of a show about queer happiness which asks: how do we Get Happy when we don’t actually know what it looks like?

POST SHOW EVENT:
Join Terri Paddock, Joseph Aldous and members of the creative team for an unmissable insight into Get Happy with a post-show Q&A and panel discussion on Tuesday 8th July.
Terri Paddock is a theatre influencer, panel moderator, event producer, and content and social media marketing strategist with over 20 years’ experience. She founded UK theatre websites WhatsOnStage.com, MyTheatreMates.com and StageFaves.com. She is also the author of two novels: Come Clean and Beware the Dwarfs.

1–12 JUL
7:30 PM (TUE – SAT), 4 PM (SUN)
£18 STANDARD, £16 CONCESSION, £10 PREVIEW

GET HAPPY

PRESENTED BY JOSEPH ALDOUS LTD AND JOE BROWN
WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JOSEPH ALDOUS
DIRECTED BY PIERS BLACK
“I can have what you have.
I can do it better.
I’m going to show you I can Get Happy.”

Adam’s hot gay summer is in full swing, and things could be a lot worse. Sure, he may be about to turn 30 without a stable job, a boyfriend, or any real clue about what he’s doing with his life — but he’s having a good time. Life is a party, and Adam’s making the most of it. Everything is fine. Juuuust fine.

But when Adam’s best friend and housemate gets engaged to his boyfriend and moves out, it’s time to make a change. All of his queer friends are settled. Secure. And… Happy. When exactly did that happen?

Well, Adam can be happy too. Really, really, really, very very 100% super happy.

With his sentient Alexa in tow, a playlist of queer bangers, and a three-point plan to sort his life out, Adam can’t fail. The clock’s ticking. But he’s going to get there. Whatever it takes. Cue up Ke$ha and get your glitter on, girls. We’re going out, and we’re getting happy.

Clearly, absolutely nothing will go wrong.

Written with the Soho Writers’ Lab and the winner of the Carlo Annoni International Playwriting Award, Get Happy is a one-man explosion of a show about queer happiness which asks: how do we Get Happy when we don’t actually know what it looks like?

POST SHOW EVENT:
Join Terri Paddock, Joseph Aldous and members of the creative team for an unmissable insight into Get Happy with a post-show Q&A and panel discussion on Tuesday 8th July.
Terri Paddock is a theatre influencer, panel moderator, event producer, and content and social media marketing strategist with over 20 years’ experience. She founded UK theatre websites WhatsOnStage.com, MyTheatreMates.com and StageFaves.com. She is also the author of two novels: Come Clean and Beware the Dwarfs.

1–12 JUL
7:30 PM (TUE – SAT), 4 PM (SUN)
£18 STANDARD, £16 CONCESSION, £10 PREVIEW

★★★★★

“Tens, tens, tens across the board!”

Lost in Theatreland

★★★★

“Effortlessly endearing, beautifully performed promising debut that is sure to entertain.”

The Upcoming

★★★★

“An incredibly strong debut from Joseph Aldous”

Jack The Lad Magazine

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday.

Content Warnings

Substance misuse, themes of grief, strong language

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

14+

Duration

75m

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