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  • Theo Chen presents

    Pretty Ugly

    Wed 14 - Fri 16 Oct at 9pm
    Tickets £12 - £18 (+ booking fee)
    Military service in Singapore, Sondheim, and family history intertwine to determine why Theo feels so ugly, and whether it matters that they do?

    Theo feels pretty... sometimes.
    Theo feels ugly... a lot.

    Pretty Ugly is about what happens when Theo decides enough is enough. Blending song and story, this intimate, conversational solo show tackles those pesky inner-demons we all encounter: the ones that tell us we’re not attractive enough. 

    Expect an eclectic array of your favourite musical theatre songs reinterpreted (dare we say, queered?!), plenty of laughs (and potentially tears) as Theo charts his adolescence in Singapore and his adventures around the world - including as an immigrant in the UK. 

    Fresh off sold-out performances in Singapore, Sydney and at Sprint Festival 2026, this 'taut, tender show that grapples with big themes' (Crystalwords) returns to CPT for 3 nights only. 

    Content Notice
    Running Time 70 minutes
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Content Notice
    Content Notice(12+)
    "Sincere, vulnerable coming-of-age musical revue that captures a young artist finding themselves"
    Bakchormeeboy
    "chatty and vulnerable, sassy and searing all at once"
    Crystalwords
    "a warm and honest exploration of how it feels to go through life feeling unattractive and looking for love"
    Critics Circle Blog

    Tickets for Pretty Ugly

    Wed 14 Oct, 21:00
    Thu 15 Oct, 21:00
    Fri 16 Oct, 21:00

    "Welcoming, friendly, the best bits of London in a cool venue."

    Audience member