Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist, written by Byron Lane, is a modern day Mary Poppins where iconic actress “Tilda Swinton” swoops into the life of a depressed gay man and gives him an avant-garde crash course in art, grief, and radical reinvention.
SOLD OUT — New York's Laurie Beechman Theater
SOLD OUT — Los Angeles's Celebration Theatre and Cavern Club Theatre
SOLD OUT — San Francisco's Sketchfest
SOLD OUT — London's Vault Theaters
SOLD OUT — Edinburgh Fringe
Starring Tom Lenk, Byron Lane, Jayne Entwistle, and Mark Jude Sullivan.
Written by Byron Lane.
Directed by Tom DeTrinis.
★★★★★ “Gripping, visceral and hysterical... this is the queer Mary Poppins that LGBTQ people deserve. A modern masterpiece.”
— Gay Times
★★★★★ “Clear why it has become such a cult hit... quirky comedy tour de force that keeps the audience in fits of laughter.”
— British Theatre
★★★★★ “A gem of a show, downright hysterical, must be seen.”
— Three Weeks Edinburgh
★★★★★ “So refreshing when something actually lives up to the hype surrounding it.”
— The UpComing
★★★★★ “With not a dull moment in sight, this is NOT one to miss.”
— QueerGuru
★★★★ “Resplendent with movie star magic... it's not hard to understand why this show has become a cult hit in the US.”
— The Guardian
★★★★ “More than just a witty title.”
— Broadway Baby
★★★★ “Hysterical... brilliant tour de force.”
— BroadwayWorld
★★★★ “A dark, riotous romp.”
— Arthur's Seat
“Fabulously funny. Tom Lenk as Tilda is pure genius.”
— Graham Norton
“One of the most astonishing feats of live creation I've ever seen.”
— Joss Whedon
“Hilarious, clever, uplifting. Highly recommend.”
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt
“The story of an unlikely friendship that's more uplifting than Tilda's quiff.”
— Time Out London
“Mad comedy genius.”
— Michael Urie
“Funniest thing in ages.”
— Jason Biggs
“Fame and celebrity is brilliantly explored.”
— BroadwayWorld New York
“Delightful, hilarious, and moving!”
— Angela Kinsey
“Hysterical, played to perfection by Tom Lenk.”
— BroadwayWorld LA
“Run to the theatre.”
— Edge Media Network
“Hysterically and surprisingly cathartic.”
— Front Mezz Junkies
“Hilarious... unforgettable, delightful experience.”
— StageBuddy
“Damn funny... drunk on laughter... masterful at comedy.”
— Lavender After Dark
“Tilda de force... hysterically absurd... grinning ear to ear.”
— BoyCulture
