Breeding West End

Breeding 2024

Opened: March 29, 2024
Closing: April 14, 2024

Breeding - - West End History , Info & More

King's Head Theatre
115 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QN London

"We’re not the new normal. We’re the new f-cking extraordinary."



Zeb and Eoin have met, kissed, fallen in love, moved in, got married. What’s next?



Zeb will be Fun Daddy. Eoin will be Serious Daddy.



Beth’s job is to decide if they are “appropriate” Daddies at all.



Together they all navigate the precarious road to adoption and queer parenthood, forced to lay bare fears and secrets.



Written by Barry McStay (Vespertilio), and directed by Tom Ratcliffe (Fame Whore), Breeding is a funny, moving drama that premiered in 2023 to critical acclaim and is back at The King's Head by popular demand.



Post Show Q&A: Sun 07 Apr 2024 at 3:30pm



__Assisted performances__


Babes In Arms Access Performance - Wednesday 3rd April, 3:30pm

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Breeding FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Breeding have there been?
Breeding has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 2024.
What theatre is Breeding playing at on the West End?
Breeding is playing at the King's Head Theatre, which is located at 115 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QN London.

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