Based on the critically acclaimed play The Soft Subject.

A gay drama teacher aims to fall in love and live happily ever after, but when the fairy-tale abruptly ends, his hard nut dad is left to pick up the pieces.

Credits:

Written and Performed by: Chris Woodley

Directed by: Amy Liptrott

Sound Music and Editing: Katie Ellewood

Recorded at: BonaFide Studios

Based on: The Soft Subject the critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ stage play. Supported by MQ Mental Heath.

Script: Available via Playdead

Critical praise for the original play:

★★★★★ “Utterly lovable” — The Reviews Hub

★★★★★ “Masterful talent” — ScotsGay

★★★★★ “A roller coaster of emotions” — Curtain Up Show

★★★★ “Heart breaking” — The Stage

★★★★ “A hidden gem” — British Theatre

★★★★ “Terrifically moving and intimate” — The Wee Review

★★★★ “A show with heart” — Fringe Biscuit

Script available via Playdead Publishing.

The Soft Subject (A Love Story) was originally produced by Hyphen Theatre Company, Co-Founded by Esmé Patey-Ford and Chris Woodley.

Developed by: Agnes Wild

Dramaturg: Anna Beecher

Artwork: Mihaela Bodlovic

Chris Woodley @ImChrisWoodley

Trigger warning: This audio drama contains brief references to suicide and homophobia.

The Soft Subject - LGBTQ+ Audio Drama