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One man. One queue. One name that changes everything. In this deeply moving and sharply humorous solo performance, a gay man sits in the dreaded Home Affairs queue, paperwork in hand, ready to change his surname to that of his beloved husband. But what begins as a bureaucratic chore becomes a heartfelt excavation of memory, identity, and family. | One man. One queue. One name that changes everything. In this deeply moving and sharply humorous solo performance, a gay man sits in the dreaded Home Affairs queue, paperwork in hand, ready to change his surname to that of his beloved husband. But what begins as a bureaucratic chore becomes a heartfelt excavation of memory, identity, and family. | ||
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| + | [[Jason Wheeler]] was nominated for Best New Script as a part of the Inaugural [[Kippies Fringe Awards]] in 2025. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance History in South Africa == | == Performance History in South Africa == | ||
| − | 2025: First performed at [[The Market Theatre]] in October to celebrate South African Pride Month. Directed by Jason Wheeler, | + | 2025: First performed at [[The Market Theatre]] in October to celebrate ''South African Pride Month''. Directed by [[Jason Wheeler]], performed by [[Luke Ness]], the play was produced by [[Paint-On-Stage Productions]] in association with [[The Art Cave]] and [[The Market Theatre]]. |
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| + | == Sources == | ||
| − | + | E-mail correspondence with [[Jason Wheeler]], 10-11 December, 2025. | |
| − | Jason Wheeler | ||
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https://omny.fm/shows/power-perspective/pride-month-the-queer-in-the-queue | https://omny.fm/shows/power-perspective/pride-month-the-queer-in-the-queue | ||
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https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1572240361 | https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1572240361 | ||
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| − | https://www.citizen.co.za/fourways-review/news-headlines/local-news/2025/09/15/new-play-resonates-with-gay-pride/ | + | https://www.citizen.co.za/fourways-review/news-headlines/local-news/2025/09/15/new-play-resonates-with-gay-pride/. |
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:24, 12 December 2025
The Queer in the Queue is a play by Jason Wheeler (2001-)
Contents
The original text
One man. One queue. One name that changes everything. In this deeply moving and sharply humorous solo performance, a gay man sits in the dreaded Home Affairs queue, paperwork in hand, ready to change his surname to that of his beloved husband. But what begins as a bureaucratic chore becomes a heartfelt excavation of memory, identity, and family.
Jason Wheeler was nominated for Best New Script as a part of the Inaugural Kippies Fringe Awards in 2025.
Translations and adaptations
Performance History in South Africa
2025: First performed at The Market Theatre in October to celebrate South African Pride Month. Directed by Jason Wheeler, performed by Luke Ness, the play was produced by Paint-On-Stage Productions in association with The Art Cave and The Market Theatre.
Sources
E-mail correspondence with Jason Wheeler, 10-11 December, 2025.
https://omny.fm/shows/power-perspective/pride-month-the-queer-in-the-queue
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1572240361
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
