Grayson the Musical: A First Look

A presentation of an exhilarating brand-new musical comedy inspired by the extraordinary life of Sir Grayson Perry comes to Soho Theatre Walthamstow this July for a strictly limited series of preview performances.

GRAYSON THE MUSICAL offers audiences an exclusive early glimpse of this brand-new musical comedy directed by Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Ladykillers, Dr. Strangelove). Funny, irreverent and unexpectedly moving, the show tells the incredible true story of one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists.

Follow the character of Grayson as he struggles to make his mark on the world while never quite feeling like he fits in. From the wrong class, wearing the wrong dress and making all the wrong choices, Grayson’s journey takes him from an Essex working-class council estate to the dizzying heights of the Tate Gallery.

This irreverent odyssey sees him navigate identity, creativity and self-acceptance via marital breakdowns, career disasters and some life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan.

Combining outrageous humour with emotional honesty, GRAYSON THE MUSICAL features music by Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer: The Opera), book by Sara-Ella Ozbek and lyrics and life story by Grayson Perry himself. This joyous and riotous new musical is about growing up and embracing who you truly are, touching on themes of family, therapy, art and, of course, cross-dressing – you know, all the usual musical comedy tropes.

FULL CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Please note that Grayson Perry will not be performing in this workshop production.

Age Restrictions

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sun 19th July 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

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Location

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