Trompe I’oeil at Contact Theatre

Trompe l’Oeil is a bold, fast-paced new musical that throws The Wizard of Oz into the middle of the Obama to Trump era, mixing queer theatre, drag, circus and political satire into one sharp 70-minute hit. Led by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Veronica Green, it follows an American drag queen navigating a surreal, politically charged landscape where power, pop culture and identity collide. Expect big energy, sharp humour and plenty of chaos, with hidden messages woven into the lyrics adding an extra layer to a show that’s as playful as it is pointed.