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Pretenders Productions and Theatre503 present...
Kiss under the lights. Back to his. Breakfast the next morning. Kiss goodbye. Maybe this is the one? His profile disappears…
Looking for fun? is a raw and unflinching one-person play that dives into the world of online hookups, queer identity, and the pursuit of connection in an age of instant gratification. Through witty monologues, playful audience interaction, and moments of deep vulnerability, we follow Looking4fun—a young man navigating the highs and lows of hookup culture, sexual liberation, and the scars of loneliness and shame.
Set against the pulsating glow of Grindr notifications and neon-lit club nights, this is a story about community, intimacy, and the search for something real amidst the chaos of “fun”. In a series of encounters—from awkward barber visits to tender dates—he reflects on love, shame, and the complexities of intimacy in a community shaped by its history and desires. As he spirals deeper into a cycle of fleeting connections and self-doubt, he grapples with what it truly means to belong, to love, and to be loved.
Pretenders Productions is a queer-led company developing new work across London and Edinburgh. Their debut show, Looking for fun?, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe, before transferring to the King’s Head Theatre, and then returning to the Edinburgh Fringe to critical acclaim. They are delighted to be bringing Looking for fun? back to London this year.
Running time: 65 minutes (no interval)
Age guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: This show contains themes that some audience members may find distressing. If this sounds like it could apply to you, you can view the content information by clicking the hyperlink.
Please note that this show includes strobe lighting.
The Thursday 23rd performance of the show will be filmed for archival purposes, no audience faces will be recorded. Please contact Box Office if you have any questions.
Conor O'Cuinn
Conor (he/him) is an actor, writer and director from London. His debut play, Looking for fun?, premiered at the 75th Edinburgh Fringe, with subsequent performances at the King’s Head Theatre, and a return to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023. He trained at LAMDA and studied the University of Edinburgh, and was also a member of the Traverse Young Writers Group. Writing credits include: Looking for fun? (King’s Head Theatre/Edinburgh Fringe), and Thy Deerest Friend (Traverse Theatre). Recent acting credits include: Shooting Star (Two Brewers), Battle Over Britain (Tin Hat Productions/Amazon Prime), Dead Cat Strategy (RTS Scotland Award), Company (Edinburgh Fringe). Directing credits include: Albion, Mother Clap’s Molly House (English Literature Play Prize Award, Bedlam Theatre); as Associate Director: Ascension (Edinburgh Fringe).
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