Camden Fringe invites the world's leading lecturers to give talks on the issues that matter. That's why Professor Handler David has been invited to teach London how to put their bitchboys into a submissive puppy headspace in this award-winning and world-touring comedy (of sorts). Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts) is a controversial, provocative, hilarious, and surprisingly introspective journey into queer fetish subculture featuring gay sex, erotic punk musical numbers, homonormative puppets, audience participation, fake bodily fluids, and more fun educational content. Noah Alfred Pantano writes and stars as Professor Handler David in an award-winning performance which in part won him "Spirit of the Fringe" at Colchester Fringe. Pup Play, after getting its start in Colchester, has or is soon to tour to Glasgow, Orlando, Tampa, Cambridge, and Antwerp's Darklands Festival. The show has raised over 750+ (so far) for LGBTQ+ charities. Pup Play is sponsored by Mr.Riegillio, MessyPup, BoboBear, Sent With Pride, and Essex Startups. AUDIENCES RAVE (9.4/10 AVERAGE SCORE):"Politcal. Playful. Poignant." Lorna - Colchester"What a powerhouse show... loud, sexy, funny, bold, but also surprisingly melancholy, introspective, and moving... do not miss this." Nora W. - Colchester"After tonight's show, I cannot recommend Pup Play highly enough... Confronting, affirming, heart rending, and healing. Absolutely incredible" Wes - Colchester"Noah Alfred Pantano has created the most chaotic and thought provoking thing I've seen in years... This show makes you actually think, actually care, and actually see marginalized members within the community as people. I will definitely be thinking about this play for a long time." Sam A. - Colchester A very impactful experience... I was brought close to tears when watching. " Anastasia W. - Cambridge"Excellent queer show highlighting the kink queer issues of today performed with great theatre." Kiran P. - Cambridge

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