The full creative team who will be supporting Drag Race US icon Miz Cracker in the European debut of Who’s Holiday by Matthew Lombardo has been announced.
Directed by Kirk Jameson, Who’s Holiday will be designed by Justin Williams, with lighting design by Kieron Johnson, and with sound design and composition by Mwen. The stage management team will consist of Daisy Francis-Bryden (SM) and Ned Lay (Production Manager).
Who’s Holiday, a wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy based on the Dr Seuss classic festive tale The Grinch, enjoyed a critically acclaimed run off Broadway in 2017. Presented by TuckShop and Jack Maple, Who’s Holiday will play at Home in Manchester 30 November to 3 December, before a five-week run over Christmas at Southwark Playhouse, from 7 December to 7 January 2023, with a press night on 9 December.
You saw her last when she was just two
Celebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who
Pull up a seat and fill up your cup
‘Cause your favourite little Who is all grown up
Who’s Holiday tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has now taken…
Miz Cracker is a New York City drag queen—and a writer, foodie and comedienne. She launched her drag career in 2011 while participating in marches for marriage equality in Times Square. She went on to compete in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Ten, landing a spot in the top five and becoming a fan favourite. She later appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season Five, landing a spot in the top 3.
Today, she tours the world with her one woman shows; delights fans on her YouTube channel; lectures on drag at top universities; writes for publications like Slate, ArtForum, Vice and GQ; engages nearly 1.5 million followers across social media; and tells the stories of incredible women through her interview podcast, She’s a Woman. Cracker describes herself as a “woman’s lifestyle brand,” and is a vocal advocate for women’s rights.
Miz Cracker said, “I’m thrilled to join Tuckshop for Who’s Holiday this winter. What an honor to make my London acting debut with such a fun concept and company. And what a joy to return to the UK, where I feel so much love every time I visit! I hope everyone has a chance to join us for some big laughs.”
Director Kirk Jameson said, “I’ve admired the creativity and tenacity of Tuckshop for a number of years now and have been keen to find the right kind of project we might collaborate on. Chris’ frankly brilliant idea to combine the nostalgia of Dr Seuss with the global phenomenon that is Drag Race on the U.K. premiere of this brilliant play, was simply impossible to resist. I can’t wait to get started!”
