TABOO

An utterly FABULOUS new take on the original musical that sparked conversations everywhere!

Producer Thomas Hopkins has been developing a new version of Boy George’s hit musical Taboo for the last few years and is pleased to announce that he has now commissioned a new book by Olivier-nominated writer and performer Jack Holden (best -known for his critically-acclaimed West End production of Cruise and more recently KENREX at Sheffield and Southwark Playhouse) and Boy George, based on the original book by Mark Davies Markham.

Taboo is not just a musical; it’s a vibrant portrait of a brief yet unforgettable era—the dazzling 1980s London. These were years of glorious self-indulgence, set against the backdrop of mass unemployment and societal upheaval. The youth of the time rebelled, expressing themselves through audacious fashions and a decadent nightlife scene. They were the ‘New Romantics,’ spearheading a cultural movement that left an indelible mark on pop, fashion, and global culture.

This week, a closed reading of the first draft is taking place in London, where select Broadway and West End producers and venues will gather to discuss the next pivotal steps for this exciting production.