Theatre review: Daddy Drag, Summerhall, Edinburgh
In this solo show, Leyla Josephine drags up as her late father to explore the complex and changing mix of emotions associated with their relationship, from childhood to adulthood, as she learns more about him and about the world.
Daddy Drag, Summerhall, Edinburgh * * *
Josephine’s Dad is an instantly compelling character with his stubble, beer-belly and dressing gown, blokey bonhomie offset by an occasional flinty spark. His opening rap number sets the garrulous, jocular tone nicely. It’s reiterated by two more routines in much the same vein while being rounded out by audio material from Josephine and her mum recounting memories of the man behind the banter.
Until 25 August.