Sissydude the musical returns to Halifax

After a great run at Halifax’s Queer Acts Theatre Festival, Trrrash Productions’ Sissydude is back at the Bus Stop Theatre. For four nights, starting on Valentine’s Day (or Pink Triangle Day, if you prefer), Ian Mullan, Conor Purdy and Michelle Skelding will perform the musical about a sublet from hell. The show is a rock-and-roll homage to life in Halifax’s North End.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

For more info, check out the show’s Facebook event page.

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