Drag legend Jinkx Monsoon might be taking up the long-lasting position of Judy Garland in Finish of the Rainbow, at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, London, from 15 Could till 21 June 2026.
Produced by Lambert Jackson with Sean Nyberg & Paul Danforth and Pascal Productions, Peter Quilter’s Finish of the Rainbow is a theatrical depiction of Judy Garland within the ultimate chapter of her life. Pulling again the curtain on Hollywood’s sweetheart and revealing a life lived below the relentless gaze of fame, the place each triumph and heartbreak is performed out in technicolour.
London, 1968. On the legendary Speak of the City, Garland readies herself for a collection of concert events that may each captivate and hang-out. The world adores her, but behind the glittering highlight lies a fierce battle for management, survival, and the relentless drive to carry out at no matter the fee.
Talking about this thrilling position, Jinkx Monsoon mentioned: “Judy Garland got here into my life, like many, by way of leisure, however she stays in my life due to her story. We all know all too effectively the toll that fame took from her. Wanting again, we will see extra clearly the numerous components that performed a component in her storied life.
“I do know individuals know me for impressions and imitation, however I’m thrilled for this opportunity to discover past the laughter and into the center of why we nonetheless assume a lot about Judy at this time. Her story is one which we will’t overlook, particularly as girls in leisure are nonetheless combating for autonomy and company in their very own careers. I’m able to convey new facets of her story to the stage, and to share what I discover so tragically lovely about her life, with my UK audiences.”
The producers mentioned: “Lambert Jackson are so thrilled to announce Jinkx Monsoon in our manufacturing of Finish of the Rainbow. Jinkx getting into the position of Judy completely captures her extraordinary expertise, humour and really honours her legacy in Peter Quilter’s exceptional play. Finish of the Rainbow is stuffed with coronary heart, endurance and that unmistakable razor-sharp Judy wit. We stay up for working with the great Soho Theatre of their state-of-the-art new Walthamstow theatre and sharing this present with audiences.”
Steve Lock, Head of Comedy at Soho Theatre, added: “Jinkx made her UK debut at Soho Theatre in 2016 in The Vaudevillians and we had been immediately blown away by her comedian brilliance and simple star high quality. Since then, we’ve labored with Jinkx on a number of sold-out Soho Theatre runs, UK excursions, and most lately a smash-hit Edinburgh Pageant Fringe run in 2022. She has gone on to turn into a Broadway star, and we’re so excited to see her make her debut on our largest stage in Walthamstow, precisely 10 years after first working collectively.”
Jinkx Monsoon is an award-winning actress, comic, and recording artist, finest recognized for being the primary and solely drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice. She had additionally made a reputation for herself on Broadway with critically-acclaimed performances as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, and Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago. She additionally starred as Audrey in Little Store of Horrors off-Broadway reverse Corbin Bleu, and Ruth within the Tony-nominated revival, Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Tickets for Finish of the Rainbow go on sale at 10am on Thursday December 4, with a presale beginning at 10am on Wednesday December 3.
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