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Musical by Boy George with book by Mark Davies-Markham. Directed by Christopher Renshaw. Designed by Tim Goodchild. Choreographed by Les Childs. Lighting is by Chris Ellis.

The 1980's; Margaret Thatcher rules politics, riots run through Brixton, Live Aid unites the world, the new romantics, style magazines, designer labels, and the Queen's Silver Jubilee were fresh in the minds of all the Great British Public. Boy George's new musical Taboo brings to life a decadent decade; a v
Featuring 16 brand new songs alongside classics hits including 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' and 'Karma Chameleon' this witty and entertaining new musical takes on the life, times and styles of the innovators who shaped and defined the face of a decade. A love story of passion, ambition and betrayal unfolds alongside the journey of Boy George's rise and fall from international stardom.
Cast includes: Ewan Morton as 'Boy George', Matt Lucas as 'Leigh Bowery' and Gemma Craven as 'Josie' Boy George will play the part of 'Leigh Bowery' from 6 May (not Wed 15 May matinee or Sat 18 May matinee), also joining the cast at the same time will be Lyn Paul who takes over the role of 'Josie'.
From 17 June Mark Little will then take over the role of 'Leigh Bowery'. During this time Euan Morton will continue to play the role of 'Boy George'.
This new musical is being staged at The Venue, a stylishly retro, reclaimed dance hall off Leicester Square in the heart of London's West End.

Mark Davies-Markham wrote the popular cult television series This Life
  

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On 10 January 2002: The first preview performance on Friday 11 January 2002 was cancelled due to 'technical difficulties'.
On 30 January 2002: It was announced that, from Monday 25 February 2002, Monday to Friday evening performances of Taboo will start 15 minutes earlier at 7.45pm.
ON 06 February 2002: A new five month booking was announced covering performances from 8 April to 14 September 2002
On 21 February 2002: It was announced that the performances on Fridays 1, 8, and 15 March will be at 7.00pm and 10.30pm
On 25 February 2002: With immediate effect it was announced that the performance schedule will revert to the original times of evening shows at 8.00pm with matines on Saturday at 3.00pm. Two extra 'mid-week' matiness have also been announced (Wednesdays 6 and 13 March at 3.00pm).
From Monday 18 March the performance schedule will change to Monday to Thursdays at 8.00pm, Fridays at 7.00pm and 10.30pm and Saturdays at 3.00pm and 8.00pm.
There will be no performances on Saturday 16 March, Thursday 28 March, Friday 29 March and Saturday 30 March. Details of performances on Tuesday 26 March, Wednesday 27 March and Monday 22 April are still to be announced.
On 4 March 2002: Further performance details where announced: Tuesday 26 March at 3.00pm and 8.00pm, Wednesday 27 March at 7.00pm and 10.30pm and Monday 22 April at 8.00pm
On 2 April 2002: There is a rumour that Boy George may take over the role of 'Leigh Bowry' when Matt Lucas leaves. This HAS NOT been confirmed and is only a rumour.
On 17 April 2002: Following the rumours earlier this month it has now been officially confirmed that Boy George will star in his own musical - Taboo at The Venue - for six weeks from 6 May to 15 June.
Boy George will play the part of 'Leigh Bowery' (currently being played by Matt Lucas). Also joining the cast at the same time will be Lyn Paul who takes over the role of 'Josie'.
From 17 June Mark Little will then take over the role of 'Leigh Bowery'. During this time Euan Morton will continue to play the role of 'Boy George'.
Lyn Paul's previous West End credits include Blood Brothers. Mark Little's previous stage credits include Defending the Caveman (Apollo Theatre 1998/99).
On 19 April 2002: It was announced that there will be a 'Press Night' for the new cast on 22 May 2002 (at 7.00pm) - as previously mentioned, Boy George will play the part of 'Leigh Bowery' and Lyn Paul will play the role of 'Josie' from 6 May.
Due to the cast change a number of performances have been cancelled - there will be no performances from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May with only one performance at 8.00pm on Friday 3 May.
On 1 May 2002: Due to licensing problems the producers have had to abandon the late 10.30pm performances on Fridays with immediate effect. From 13 May 2002 there will be evening performancces from Monday to Saturday at 8.00pm with matinees on Wednesdays at 2.30pm and Saturdays at 3.00pm
On 8 May 2002: It was announced that Boy George, who has just taken over the role of Leigh Bowery in the musical Taboo, will not be performing at the Saturday matinee on 11 May 2002. Instead the role will be performed by Adam Longworth.
On 14 May 2002: It was announced that Boy George will not be performing at either the Wednesday or Saturday matinee performances this week (15 and 18 May). Instead the role will be performed by Adam Longworth.
On 16 May 2002: It was announced that, from Saturday 13 July 2002, the Saturday matinee performance will change from 3.00pm to 2.30pm.
On 20 May 2002: It was announced that the matinee on Wednesday 22 May has been cancelled - this is because the new cast, which includes Boy George, will be having their official 'Press Night' that evening.