This month saw the fifth anniversary of the death of iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen, whose life and career has inspired exhibitions across the globe. Now, the McQueen tributes are gracing the world in a different way – a stage play based on the designer.
British playwright James Phillips, of The Rubenstein Kiss, the production has been said to delve deeply into “the visionary imagination and dark dream world” of the celebrated artist.
The audience will be treated to a story inspired by the original and imaginative artistry of McQueen’s runway shows, with the play also drawing on its dramatic staging. Set over one eventful night in London, it will depict the story of a girl breaking into the late designer’s house in an attempt to steal one of his dresses. However the girl is caught by McQueen, and what happens next is a mystery (until the play actually hits the stage, of course).
Also involved in the production is director James Caird, who is known for his work on a number of Shakespeare plays as well as musical theatre pieces like Les Misérables and Jane Eyre. Production design will be done by David Farley with choreography by Christopher Marney.
The play is said to have the full support of McQueen’s family, with his sister Janet having told The Guardian that the script is “true to his spirit”.
The play will be held at the St James Theatre in London and will run from 12th May to 6th June.
This play will coincide with Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition that is also to be held in London. Read more about that here.
Aleisha Gearside
