British-Iraqi writer and director Amrou Al-Kadhi will direct a newly reimagined staging of Sam Morrison’s acclaimed solo show Sugar Daddy, produced by Edgewood Entertainment.
Al-Kadhi commented:
“I am so excited to be directing Sam and this gorgeous piece of work – equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, original and surprising, this show intersects fascinating themes of faith, grief, sexuality and downright absurdity in ways that are going to enlighten audiences. I can’t wait to get going!”
Sugar Daddy tells the remarkable true story Morrison never expected—or wanted—to share. One summer in Provincetown, he fell in love with the “silver zaddy” of his dreams. Months later, during the pandemic, he lost that partner to COVID. What follows is not a conventional grief narrative, but a sharp, unruly, and deeply human piece of theatre—taking in seagull attacks, New York muggings, encounters with Jehovah’s Witnesses, and a surprise diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. This is emphatically not a show about illness or death alone.
Under Al-Kadhi’s direction, this new staging will deeply examine how grief reshapes us—and how creativity, performance, and survival can emerge from loss.
Sam Morrison says:
“It’s such a blessing to be in a rehearsal room with Amrou and this incredible creative team! I can’t wait to discover new depths of the show together, with a fresh eye for British audiences.”
Underbelly Boulevard Soho, 6 Walker’s Court, Soho, London W1F 0BT, 5 March – 4 April (not Mondays)
7pm Tuesday – Saturday | 6pm Sunday | 2 / 3pm weekend matinees.
Phone (Box Office): 020 7432 3860
Booking and full details: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/sugar-daddy/
