Joe has always been a nerd. In his teens, he hid it. In his 20s, he owned it. Now, in his 30s, he’s started to sense something: a great disturbance in the fandom…

‘COMPLEX AND VERY MOVING.’

★★★★ The Scotsman

When Joe finds himself alone, sorting through his old things, he finds an old video tape… and something incredible starts to happen! Fringe First winner Joe Sellman-Leava explores our relationship with our past and future selves, in this love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia. Expect epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic!

WINNER: Best Director, Darkchat Edinburgh Awards 2022

SHORTLISTED: Holden Street Theatre Awards 2022

'A MUST SEE PIECE, FOCUSED ON NOSTALGIA, POP-CULTURE, AND THE STATE OF OUR WORLD.'

★★★★★ Three Weeks

'WE’VE SEEN MANY ‘GEEK INSPIRED’ STAGE SHOWS, BUT THIS IS THE FINEST WE’VE SEEN.'

★★★★★ Starburst Magazine

‘IT'S A FASCINATING PIECE…FULL OF SURPRISES’ 
★★★★★ Broadway Baby

You can buy the playtext for FANBOY, or enquire about performing rights, via Nick Hern Books

CREATIVE TEAM

Writer/Performer/Producer: Joe Sellman-Leava

Director: Yaz Al-Shaater

Technical Designer: Dylan Howells

Young Joe: Ethan El Shaater

Dramaturg: Lauren Mooney

Assistant Director: Hetty Hodgson

Video and Sound Designer: Yaz Al-Shaater

Outside Eyes: Emma Louise-Howell; James Rowland; Callum Elliott Archer

Design Consultant: Charlotte Anderson

Supported using public funding from Arts Council England

Special Thanks: Jonathan Haldon, Brother Brother, Daniel Goldman, Nemo Martin, everyone at The Kenton Theatre, Exeter Phoenix, David Byrne and the team at New Diorama Theatre and New Diorama Broadgate, Underground Venues, Jonny Patton and everyone at Pleasance Theatre,