Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre – 19th June 2025
Reviewed by Brooke Burlinge
4****
Dragging Your Heels is a fantastically queer production with everything needed in it to make it fabulous. Glitter, sequins, makeup, wonderful songs and, not to mention, a generous dose of comedy all blend in together to make this witty musical a true hit with the audience. The play revolves around Ben (Terry Geo) who happens to have only recently been through a divorce moves back to his hometown. Upon returning he makes a best friend, Callum (Tafadzwa Madubeko) as well as overcoming his stage fright – despite wanting to be a stand-up comedian – in a slightly alternative way from the help of makeup, heels and of course the glorious Tammy Scowls (Dolly Diamond), a fierce yet kind-hearted drag queen.
By only having 3 characters/ actors on stage I can confidently say that as part of the audience, I was more intrigued by the development of the characters, as we saw their stories – particularly Ben’s – unfold right in front of us, while simultaneously having a deeper connection with them. The studio especially helped with the feel of this, due to being such an intimate stage.
At the beginning I wasn’t so sure about how the play would be and the actors seemed a little nervous while singing but as it progressed, it got exceedingly better, each and every one of the actors enrapturing me with their singing and acting. Without a doubt, throughout the performance there was a constant chorus of laughter and an uplifting atmosphere alongside it. Despite the issues with sound, the actors powered through delivering us a spectacular performance.
All in all, I would say it is a truly magnificent production to see with friends, a great laugh and just a bit of fun.