1957 West Germany. The battle against the Nazis ended 12 years ago, but the war against injustice rages on.
Karl, a gay concentration camp survivor, stands trial for the "crime" of loving another man. While most laws have been denazified, the Nazi-era law persecuting homosexuals remains in force, making men like Karl perpetual offenders rather than recognised victims.
The Pink List, a one-person musical inspired by the untold stories of gay men in postwar Germany, takes its name from the lists created by the Nazis to track and target gay men - lists that were still used by the German police in post-war years.
Following the success of "Fabulett 1933" - hailed as "an awakening" (★★★★★ Broadway Baby) and "captivating" (★★★★ The Scotsman) - The Pink List premiered at London's King's Head Theatre in 2024. Critics praise it as "enlightening" (★★★★ London Theatre 1) and "perfectly performed" (★★★★ TheSpyInTheStalls).
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Reviews
A story equally full of sadness, desperation, heart and hope.
- Broadway Baby
, ★★★★
Enlightening and intelligent
- London Theatre 1
, ★★★★
Perfectly performed
- TheSpyInTheStalls
, ★★★★