Dublin, 1997. Two friends prepare to compete for the crown of Alternative Miss Ireland with their Princess Diana drag act, under the nose of their hardline nationalist families.

As they race through the city towards competition night, Diana’s death sparks the unravelling of their secret, their friendship and their plans to leave Ireland. A high-energy, fast-paced two-hander packed with comedy, courage and coming-of-age chaos.

Don’t Tell Dad About Diana comes to Belfast  following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festivals.

Named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘10 Stand-Out Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe’, as well as Theatre Weekly’s ‘Best LGBTQ+ Show of Ed Fringe’  and winner of both the Bewleys Little Gem and Fishamble New Writing Awards, this limited run is not to be missed.

PRESS QUOTES

★★★★★ Richard Theatre Reviews
‘’Even with its rich Irish humour and very specific cultural setting, the show translates effortlessly to an Edinburgh Fringe audience. This is proof that good storytelling, sharp writing, and genuine heart can work anywhere”.

★★★★★ Theatre and Tonic 
‘’Hannah and Conor are powerhouses throughout the whole show, their energy bouncing off each other, making the audience feel like we’ve known them for years”.

★★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle 
“One of those rare crazy Fringe shows that simply works on every level”.

★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review 
‘’This concept is already absorbingly original, but it is the actors’ energetic performances that bring the plot to life with melodrama and flamboyance’’.

★★★★★ Corr Blimey
‘’Murray and Power’s play really feels like a divine, captivating shrine to friendship. Giving audiences an hour of constant cackling, coming-of-age charm, and cheerful chaos, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana is the absolute standout of this year’s Fringe Festival”.

★★★★ The Skinny 
‘’Uplifting and unapologetically life-affirming, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana radiates from start to finish.  Just as Diana lives on in the hearts of the people, Power and Murray stake their rightful claim at the beating heart of this year’s Fringe”.

★★★★ Reviews Hub
‘’A wonderful 60-minutes in the theatre that suggests there is far more to come from both performers”.

★★★★ Binge Fringe
‘’A delightfully personal and lively portrait of queer youth, friendship, and emerging into the world believing that your idols are watching over you”.

★★★★ Binge Fringe
‘’Two exciting new artists with an embarrassment of talent you’re sure to be hearing more of’’.

Rolling Stones – 10 Stand Out Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 
“The script is drum tight and deadly. That said, the real star is the chemistry between the two leads”.

Written and Performed by Hannah Power & Conor Murray
Produced by Rua Barron,
Directed by Emma Finegan.

Lighting Design by Ferdy Emmet,
Sound Design by Theo Foley,
Set and Prop Design by Gabe Gilmour,
Dramaturgy by Austin Hughes