# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:45 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:45 pm
- **Event Description**: GAY The Musical is a bold new comedy musical that reimagines the life and legacy of John Gay, the Barnstaple born writer best known for The Beggar’s Opera. Told through original songs and playful meta theatre, the show explores what happens when an artist refuses to behave, apologise or be conveniently rewritten by history.

Written and produced by Mrs Animation, the piece blends British farce, Carry On style comedy and modern theatrical storytelling with a knowing wink to opera and scandal.

Mrs Animation, the narrator attempts to keep the story “respectable”, only for Gay himself to burst through the narrative, dragging the audience into a world of rival poets, disastrous romances and political hypocrisy. This production is designed specifically for the Fringe, fast paced, flexible, and joyfully.

While rooted in real history, GAY The Musical is unapologetically modern in tone, using humour and music to question who gets remembered, who gets erased, and why art that makes people laugh is often the most dangerous of all.

At its heart, the show is a celebration of creative rebellion. It asks what it means to tell the truth through comedy, and why stories that challenge power still matter. With a dynamic cast and a strong visual identity, GAY The Musical aims to entertain, provoke and leave audiences laughing long after the final bow.

Comedy, Musical Theatre

All ages

60 mins

mainstage@QT
Fri at 18:00

Sat at 13:45

Sun at 18:15
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnstaple/mrs-animation-productions-gay-the-musical/200030060937917
- **Event Categories**: Art, comedy, Theatre, literary-art, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Barnstaple
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Queen's Theatre
- **lat**: 51.0806921
- **long**: -4.0584696
- **full address**: Queen's Theatre, 104 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical being held?
  - **A:** Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:45 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:45 pm at Queen's Theatre, 104 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical?
  - **A:** Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical is organized by Fringe TheatreFest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnstaple, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mrs Animation Productions - GAY - The Musical sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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