Willy Hudson

Playwrights Revealed in 2023/24 Soho Six, Co-Commissioned With Leading UK Producers
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Focusing on the best and brightest in emerging playwrighting talent, Soho Theatre's Soho Six attachment programme develops and nurtures playwrights' artistic practice as they write a new play for Soho's stages.

Review: WELCOME HOME, Soho Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Jan 31, 2023

Willy Hudson’s Welcome Home is described on the theatre website as a 'queer sci-fi epic' - and epic it truly is, in every sense of the word. In a neon green fever dream of a one man show, Hudson tackles gay coming of age and religious shame, all while creating a rock concert meets gay club atmosphere on the Soho Theatre main stage.

WELCOME HOME Comes to the Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022

Following his acclaimed Bottom, writer and performer Willy Hudson returns to Soho Theatre with a brand-new autobiographical show, facing the battle between religion and homosexuality told through the lens of science fiction.

Soho Theatre Announces Soho Six, Record Verity Bargate Award Submissions, Three New On Demand Plays, and Masterclasses
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020

The Soho Theatre has announced  Soho Six, Record Verity Bargate Award submissions, plus new on-demand plays and masterclasses.

BWW Review: BOTTOM, Soho Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Dec 22, 2018

Willy Hudson walks onto the stage in nothing but a towel, asking a member of the audience to help him put his underwear on. The action is repeated for a t-shirt and some shorts. He continually asks, "Has he text me?" referencing a mystery dude that Hudson went on a date with the previous evening. There isn't a response from the guy yet.

Second Round Of Shows Go On Sale For Pleasance's THE CALEDONIAN EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2018

Adding to the amazing line-up for The Caledonian Express eleven more exciting shows are arriving in London fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. With comedy, cabaret, spoken word, world music, physical theatre and clowning, this programme will be sure to power up your theatre calendar over the coming weeks.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: BOTTOM, Summerhall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 12, 2018

Locked in his bathroom during a tragic third date, Willy Hudson asks: are you a top or a bottom? Bottom is about bums, Beyonce and burnt fish fingers. Join Willy for a queer coming-of-age remix, as he questions if 'bottom' in the bedroom means 'bottom' in life - and whether Beyonce can help put his love on top.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces PETER PAN Cast Including Fiston Barek & Dennis Herdman
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2018

With British Summer Time (BST) starting this weekend, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced casting for Peter Pan (17 May - 15 June), which launches the 2018 summer season in the final year of the First World War Centenary Commemorations. Fiston Barek takes the title role of Peter Pan and Dennis Herdman plays the role of Captain Hook.