Varnish: with Jonathan Mayor

Sat 23 Nov 7.30pm      Book Now

This live show starts at 7.30pm.  Please arrive in good time; admission to the auditorium once the show has begun will be at an appropriate point in the performance.   

Duration: 60 minutes (approx) – no interval
All tickets £15

Suitable for age 14+

“A witty and entertaining performance…a well-considered production with a lot to offer.” 3.5 stars, The Reviews Hub

“Mayor[‘s] personality fills the space, and stage presence is wonderful.” 3 stars, Lost in Theatreland

It takes star quality to get adopted. And Jonathan Mayor has star quality. The play begins as An Audience with Jonathan Mayor, but the fantasy soon glitches to reveal a darker truth.

Varnish is a solo show, performed by stand-up comedian, Jonathan Mayor, in his dramatic debut. It is a fictionalised version of his life, written by new playwright, Janet Taylor, based on hours of interviews. The play explores transracial adoption and the fracturing of identity that happens when a mixed-race child is brought up by white parents. This is a funny and poignant show.