Explore the World of Daddy's Army
Discover characters and insights from a unique play experience.
Daddy's Army Wants You!
Inspiration Behind the Play
Daddy’s Army was born from lived experience—an echo of survival, resilience, humour, and the unshakable bonds we form when the world tries to silence us.
Inspired by the classic Dad’s Army and reimagined through a queer, modern lens, this dramedy brings together a brigade of LGBTQ+ misfits—each one shaped by real-life stories of rejection, trauma, triumph, and transformation. The play isn’t just about queer life; it is queer life—messy, magical, heart-breaking, and hilarious.
Each episode draws from the writer’s own journey—navigating neurodivergence, identity, family estrangement, homelessness, and ultimately, the power of found family. These characters are not fiction. They are fragments of truth dressed in sequins and steel-toe boots.
The inspiration was never to tell a “coming out” story or offer neat moral lessons—but to create a space where joy and pain could coexist. Where drag queens can dismantle shame with a glitter cannon. Where the trauma of the past is honoured, but not given the final word. Where laughter becomes a form of resistance, and love—chosen, chaotic, and real—is the beating heart of every scene.
Daddy’s Army is a tribute.
To those who’ve had to fight to be seen.
To the unsung. The misunderstood. The fabulous.
To anyone who's ever found family in unexpected places.
Episodes 1 - 8
reporting for fabulous
Episode 1: “Rejected. Not Defeated”
Denied entry to the town’s official brigade, a group of queer misfits forms Daddy’s Army—armed with sass, sequins, and solidarity. A fabulous fight for visibility and belonging begins.
Community Clean-up
Episode 2: “Glory Hole-in-One”
Daddy’s Army launches a glitter-fuelled mission to rescue a rundown mini-golf course. With strimmers, sequins, and sass, they transform it into a joyful community space—one fabulous hole at a time.
teased and lacquered
Episode 3: “Under the Wigs”
As parade prep begins, Lilly retreats into silence. When she finally opens up, her powerful story reveals the pain behind the glamour—and why sometimes, wigs aren’t just costumes, they’re armour.
Blazing Memories
Episode 4: “Under Fire”
During fire brigade training, Aryan confronts past trauma and reveals the war he fled. When danger sparks in the present, his bravery blazes through—proving that heroes wear many uniforms.
Rein it in
Episode 5: “Hold Your Horses”
Trixxie becomes an unexpected hero after stopping a runaway horse on the promenade. Her past in the stables collides with the present, revealing the strength behind the sparkle—and the courage to heal.
Beyong Being Bullied
Episode 6: “Hold the Line”
Diesel prepares to speak at a school about bullying, but it’s their past that needs confronting. When violence strikes, Diesel steps up—proving visibility isn’t weakness, it’s strength in its truest form.
shattered silence
Episode 7: “A World of His Own”
Kes takes centre stage at an open mic night, shedding silence for poetry. His vivid inner world unfolds—revealing the quiet brilliance of a neurodivergent dreamer finally ready to be heard.
Wrench in the works
Episode 8: “Fixing What’s Broken”
Jaid saves a flooded community centre, but it’s her past she truly repairs. From prison to proud wife and mum-to-be, she proves redemption isn’t just possible—it’s powerful, especially with a spanner in hand.