Boys in the Buff the concert

Words & Music: Chris Burgess

King’s Head Theatre
25 Nov – 4 Feb 2018

Boys in the Buff is a cheeky, high-energy musical revue exploring our often complicated relationship with our bodies and appearance. Hosted by the larger-than-life Diana Diamonte, four “boys” take a comic and revealing look at body image, diets, gyms, selfies, Botox, cosmetic surgery, Photoshop and the pressure to look good.

Packed with original musical comedy numbers, the show mixes singing, dancing, comedy and personal stories as the boys confront their insecurities and discover that perhaps the secret to looking good is simply learning to feel good about yourself. The evening culminates in a cheeky finale strip routine.

The King’s Head version was the concert edition, a shorter and more streamlined version of the musical, running for just under an hour.

Reviews

A gloriously delightful production. This shorter and slicker version … works very well at the King’s Head. The showstopping numbers came through one after the other. An encouraging and uplifting” exploration of body shape and body image.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (LondonTheatre1)

“One of the funniest things I’ve seen.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (West End Wilma)

“This show is a treat … at its heart is the firm belief that we are all gorgeous.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (BOYZ Magazine)

“Boys in the Buff is definitely more comedy cabaret than Chippendales, it’s very funny indeed. Plenty of laughs, and a great score are just two of the many things that make this worth seeing.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Theatre Weekly)

CAST

Diana Diamonte: Shani Cantor
Dan: Adam Mroz
Richard: Daniel Timoney
Max: Adam O’Shea
Phil: Eli Caldwell

CREATIVES

Words & Music: Chris Burgess
Director: Adam Scown
Musical Director: Iain Vince-Gatt
Choreographer: Robbie O’Reilly
Producer: LAMBCO Productions