Virginia Gay on bringing Cyrano to London and importance of queering the classics

Virginia Gay stars in Cyrano (Image: Mihaela Bodlovic)

Austrlian actor Virginia Gay has long been a force to be reckoned with in the world of theatre and television. Blending wit, charm, and heart into every project she touches, her gender-flipped adaptation of the 1800s French play Cyrano de Bergerac, titled Cyrano, has proven no exception.

Originally premiering in Melbourne and earning rave reviews, the production took the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm this summer, earning a prestigious Fringe First Award. With its fresh, queer reimagining of a beloved classic, Cyrano is now set to make its London debut at the Park Theatre from 11 December 2024 to 11 January 2025.

Ahead of Cyrano’s highly anticipated London run, Gay has shared her insights with Attitude on writing, performing, and the importance

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