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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.
'Sugar Daddy' also tackles the complexities of identity within the gay community, particularly the common categorization of individuals and the potential for exclusion. Morrison discusses the shame he once felt regarding his attraction to older, larger men, and his journey to embrace his identity and challenge societal fatphobia.
The show's narrative intertwines Morrison's personal loss with broader societal issues, including the parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and the Aids crisis. Both Morrison and Porter draw on their experiences to highlight the impact of such events and the importance of processing trauma through art and laughter.
