Jonny Woo : Suburbia
- Jake Escapes
- Aug 23
- 1 min read
This isn’t Jonny Woo’s first rodeo. But for those who have followed him into his fifty plus years of life and Queer performance it is being hailed as his most honest to date. Step into what he refers to as his ‘cul-de-sac’ audience space if you dare to experience Jonny Woo!
The show begins with an insight into Thatcher’s Britain and the injustices within. Jonny appears in her trademark blue suit and oversized wig before casting it aside to reveal his many layers. The music is loud and fun as you are transported through his Suburbia years.
The show is outrageous in many ways (no spoilers) but it is balanced with a gentler side. An eloquent storytelling, the art of the spoken word and cultural references from Woolworths to Shoreditch. From AIDS to Eurovision. An honest portrayal of sexuality and Generation X.
When it is upbeat it is upbeat. With enjoyable club vibes, costume changes and song choices. There are outrageous moments for sure. Then it goes deep. Jonny proudly carries his Suburbia life with him but he now out loud questions some of the moments within.
Suburbia is a journey with surprises along the way and Jonny Woo brazenly succeeds here in putting the art in cabaret. I mean who doesn’t want to singalong to Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Torn’ on a Friday afternoon?
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