Gay Village comedy stars David Paisley
- Alan Hulme
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Holby City midwife David Paisley - whose same-sex screen kiss sparked a nationwide conversation - returns to the cast of Manchester Gay Village comedy Jock Night for its new run at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester (May 20-31).
Premiered a couple of years ago, Jock Night was praised for its daring humour, emotional depth and authentic depiction of queer life as it unfolds over a year of city centre wild nights, blending comedy with hard-hitting themes of mental health, chemsex culture and the pursuit of love in an ever-changing LGBTQ+ landscape.
Writer/director Adam Zane said: "We are thrilled to have David Paisley take on the role of Ben once again. David has been a champion for our community for over a decade, advocating for important LGBTQ+ issues and ensuring our collective voice resonates.
"His return to the role brings even more depth and authenticity to this powerful story as we bring the show home to Manchester, the city that inspired it."
David's stage work includes Life According to Saki, which won the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh award and toured to Broadway in 2017. He was honoured at the Attitude Pride Awards in 2021 for his contribution to diversity and inclusion.
He said: "I'm ecstatic to be taking on the role of Ben again. Jock Night is an unapologetically queer exploration of contemporary gay life and the complexities of friendships, sex and relationships. Adam's script is hilarious, cuttingly honest and thought-provoking."
More info and tickets here