Lucille dreams of having a boyfriend, but despite her beauty and charm, can’t seem to find one. This simple fantasy quickly transforms into a cerebral breakdown when she accidentally discovers none of her desires are what they seem…
Lucille MacKellar Has Boy Problems is not your typical coming out story. After realising she’s a lesbian, Lucille falls down a rabbit hole that leaves her wondering whether knowing your identity even matters in a world plagued by algorithms, AI and Drag Race.
Never have so many facts and essential learnings been presented to you in such a hilarious way. Be swept away in the adventurous Lucille MacKellar Has Boy Problems which explores coming out and finding happiness in a screwed up world. MacKeller is polished and edgy. You want her to push the boundaries with her playful and abstract ideas – she even comes close to breaking the format of her own show. This kind of bravery on stage is so appreciated.
Lucille MacKellar Has Boy Problems will not only leave you wondering which gay celebrities are friend or foe, but also adding the book ‘Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism’ by Yanis Varoufakis to your reading list.
You will laugh, learn and be delighted by Lucille MacKellar and her intellectual humour.
About Lucille MacKellar
Lucille MacKellar is a Gadigal/Sydney-based queer writer and comedian. Her debut solo show ‘Lucille MacKellar Has Boy Problems’ premiered at the 2024 Sydney Fringe to sold out crowds. MacKellar is a rising star of the Sydney stand-up scene, has appeared on The Guardian’s 10 Funniest Things I’ve Seen On The Internet, and as a guest on the podcast Gaytkeeping. Her writing has been featured in Writerly Magazine and further work can be found at her Substack. In 2018, Lucille co-wrote, produced and directed the smash hit sell-out show ‘Inner West Side: The Musical’ for Sydney Fringe Festival, with the production taking home one of the coveted Critics Pick Awards.
