The moment “Layla” (Bilal Hasna) is given vouchers as payment for a drag performance at a corporate event—a launch for some pre-packaged food company—she isn’t happy and delivers a speech that irritates nearly everyone present, with the exception of someone from the marketing team. This person is "Max" (Louis Greatorex), and it's obvious there’s an attraction between them after they have a short talk on the stairs. They quickly become involved, and it becomes apparent that while they are drawn to each other, they both struggle with aspects of their identities which could create problems for their relationship. The central question seems to be how much love they can share while still remaining true to themselves and fulfilling their individual needs. I must admit, I really disliked the ending; perhaps because it felt realistic and didn’t offer a simple resolution to what is an engaging story about nature versus nurture and personality. One character comes from Surrey but has Arab heritage, whereas "Max" appears very conventional in terms of dress and family expectations—he's quite pale and conforms more closely to typical British standards. They are both openly gay, so that isn’t the core issue; it's more about breaking away from societal norms and linear thinking to be authentic. To be frank, I wasn't particularly fond of Layla’s drag friends. It felt as if they were set on portraying "Max" as an outsider, and we all know how fragile new relationships—whether platonic or romantic—can be, depending on the response from existing friends. There’s a degree of selfishness present that I found frustrating. The acting is genuine, spirited, and occasionally quite intense. While comparisons to “Femme” and/or "Unicorns" from last year are inevitable, this production offers a distinctive perspective on issues specific to these characters, although they shouldn't be viewed in isolation.

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