Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman
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The festival brings Henry Naylor's *Monstering The Rocketman* to The Old Woollen in Leeds on 1 October 2026. The production won the Fringe First and Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award in 2025, with sixteen four- and five-star reviews.
FRINGE FIRST WINNER 2025 EDINBURGH FRINGE THEATRE AWARD 2025 SIXTEEN 4- & 5- STAR REVIEWS AT EDINBURGH 2025 IT’S ELTON JOHN VS. THE SUN!! WORLD’S BIGGEST STAR battles WORLD’S TOUGHEST TABLOID in EPIC eighties’ clash!! When the soaraway Sun newspaper falsely accuses Elton John, 39, of bonking rent boys, the Rocketman blasts off a whopping multi-million lawsuit… But fuming editor, Kelvin Mackenzie, 40, is unrepentant, and launches a blistering campaign of media harassment… At the end will Elton still be standing? Or will the Sun go down on him? Based on the TRUE STORY of Britain’s largest-ever libel case, it features Ferraris, punch-ups, gangsters, bugged phone calls, Princess Diana, the Vice Squad and some Devil Dogs… ***** “Riveting” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE **** “A solo tour de force” DAILY TELEGRAPH **** “Had me laughing out loud” MY CULTURAL LIFE “Brilliantly entertaining” THE SCOTSMAN
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Frequently asked questions
Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman is held at The Old Woollen in Leeds (LS28 5UJ).
Tickets for Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman
Editorial Summary
The festival brings Henry Naylor's *Monstering The Rocketman* to The Old Woollen in Leeds on 1 October 2026. The production won the Fringe First and Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award in 2025, with sixteen four- and five-star reviews.
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FRINGE FIRST WINNER 2025 EDINBURGH FRINGE THEATRE AWARD 2025 SIXTEEN 4- & 5- STAR REVIEWS AT EDINBURGH 2025 IT’S ELTON JOHN VS. THE SUN!! WORLD’S BIGGEST STAR battles WORLD’S TOUGHEST TABLOID in EPIC eighties’ clash!! When the soaraway Sun newspaper falsely accuses Elton John, 39, of bonking rent boys, the Rocketman blasts off a whopping multi-million lawsuit… But fuming editor, Kelvin Mackenzie, 40, is unrepentant, and launches a blistering campaign of media harassment… At the end will Elton still be standing? Or will the Sun go down on him? Based on the TRUE STORY of Britain’s largest-ever libel case, it features Ferraris, punch-ups, gangsters, bugged phone calls, Princess Diana, the Vice Squad and some Devil Dogs… ***** “Riveting” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE **** “A solo tour de force” DAILY TELEGRAPH **** “Had me laughing out loud” MY CULTURAL LIFE “Brilliantly entertaining” THE SCOTSMAN
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman?
Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Where is Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman taking place?
Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman is held at The Old Woollen in Leeds (LS28 5UJ).
How do I get tickets for Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman?
Tickets for Henry Naylor: Monstering The Rocketman can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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