Heartstopper’s Cormac Hyde-Corrin to make stage debut in NORTHBOUND BOY at King’s Head Theatre

Netflix’s Heartstopper’s Cormac Hyde-Corrin will make his stage debut at the King’s Head Theatre from 13 August-1 September in the world premiere of Northbound Boy by Oberon Books founder James Hogan.

A new queer comedy exploring love and what we consider valuable, Northbound Boy follows 43-year-old Ken as he picks up a younger man at the service station only to realise the hitchhiker Rory is looking for a different type of ride. After a short drive to Ken’s recently inherited home, Rory makes a play for Ken’s family jewels, only to discover the elusive Aunt Ivy has already whisked them away. This home certainly isn’t where his heart is, and it’s not just the skeletons coming out of the closet.

Cormac, best known as series regular Harry in global Netflix phenomenon Heartstopper, will star as 19-year-old Rory, a hitchhiker picked up by Ken, played by Neil Ashton (Brassic, Sky). The cast is completed by Sarah Moyle (Doctors, BBC) as Ken’s mysterious estranged Aunt Ivy.

Playwright James Hogan said: “I've met so many lonely guys who don't fit into the gay scene. In the play, Ken has never even been to a gay bar. Now, at 43 he's suddenly forced out of his comfort zone. On the M61 he gives a lift to a young hitchhiker, Rory, who makes a pass in the car and won't take no for an answer. Something's definitely got to give. I just had to write Northbound Boy, and I'm grateful for this opportunity to work at the King's Head after thirty-three years! In 1991, Venetian Gold was brought in from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Since then, my work has been seen in several fringe theatres in London and the North. I'll be 81 when the play opens. I might be the oldest unknown playwright in the country!”

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