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Sam Morrison's 'Sugar Daddy': A Story of Love, Loss & Laughter
27 Feb
Summary
- Comedian Sam Morrison's show explores love, grief, and insulin after partner's death.
- Billy Porter co-produces Morrison's autobiographical one-man show, 'Sugar Daddy'.
- The show addresses diabetes, grief, and the LGBTQ+ community's generational divides.
Comedian Sam Morrison is bringing his one-man show, 'Sugar Daddy,' to London's West End. The autobiographical performance centers on his relationship with Jonathan, who was 24 years his senior, and his subsequent death from Covid-19 in 2021. Morrison transforms his grief into comedy, exploring themes of love, loss, and his diagnosis with type 1 diabetes.
Billy Porter, the Emmy-winning actor and singer, serves as a co-producer for the show. Porter, who has admired Morrison's work, felt compelled to support the piece, recognizing its truthfulness and artistic merit. He sees his involvement as a step in fostering queer leadership within the arts.
