Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, DON’T TELL DAD ABOUT DIANA comes to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only!
Dublin, 1997. Two friends prepare to compete for the crown of Alternative Miss Ireland with their Princess Diana drag act, hidden from their hardline nationalist families.
As they race through the city towards competition night, Diana’s death sparks the unravelling of their secret, their friendship and their plans to leave Ireland. A high-energy two-hander packed with comedy, courage and coming-of-age chaos.
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 10 Standout Fringe Shows, as well as Theatre Weekly’s Best LGBTQ+ Show of Ed Fringe, this limited run is not to be missed!
Book your DON’T TELL DAD ABOUT DIANA theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!
Dublin, 1997. Two friends secretly rehearse their Princess Diana drag act for Alternative Miss Ireland, hiding their glitter-soaked ambitions from their hardline nationalist families. Racing across the city toward competition night, Diana’s sudden death detonates their carefully kept secret—fracturing their friendship and derailing their dreams of escape. A fast‑paced two‑hander bursting with comedy, defiance and coming‑of‑age unrest.
Tickets are available for performances from 26 May – 28 May 2026.
Age Guidance: 14+
Shortlisted for BBC Writers Popcorn Award 2025
Named Theatre Weekly’s Best LGBTQ+ show of Edinburgh 2025
Winner of the Fishamble New Writing Award 2025 (Dublin Fringe Festival)
Winner of the Bewley’s Little Gem Award 2025 (Dublin Fringe Festival)
Shortlisted for the Holden Street Theatre Award 2025
55 minutes.
TBC.
'Drum tight and deadly.'
'Absorbingly original.'
'A divine, captivating shrine to friendship. Giving audiences an hour of constant cackling, coming-of-age charm, and cheerful chaos.'
'Uplifting and unapologetically life-affirming, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana radiates from start to finish.'
'Delivers on the hype. Two exciting new artists with an embarrassment of talent you’re sure to be hearing more of.'
'A witty, warm, and wonderfully performed love letter to friendship, love, and the messy joy of figuring out who you are. '
'A delightfully personal and lively portrait of queer youth, friendship, and emerging into the world believing that your idols are watching over you.'
'Hannah and Conor are powerhouses throughout the whole show, their energy bouncing off each other, making the audience feel like we’ve known them for years.'
'One of those rare crazy Fringe shows that simply works on every level.'
