July 30 - August 1
7pm, 9pm
Second Class Queer
Kumar Muniandy
A funny, heartfelt solo show about queer dating, identity, and the messy journey toward love and belonging.
Get ready to laugh, cry, and rethink identity with Second Class Queer.
What happens when you throw a queer Indian Malaysian man into a live gay speed-dating event in Berlin? Second Class Queer, a solo play by Kumar Muniandy, takes audiences on a whirlwind journey through five hilariously awkward yet deeply moving five-minute encounters.
Krishna, our charming yet vulnerable protagonist, grapples with the complexities of race, sexuality, and cultural heritage. From his roots in Kuala Lumpur to the vibrant, gritty streets of Berlin, Krishna's journey unpacks grief, displacement, and the struggle to belong in a world where love and acceptance often come with caveats.
But this isn’t just another coming-out story - it’s a bold, funny, and unflinching exploration of colourism, xenophobia, and the politics of queer dating. Through razor-sharp wit and poignant storytelling, Muniandy highlights the universal challenges faced by queer people of colour, particularly those from post-colonial, conservative societies.
This play isn’t just for the queer community - it’s for anyone who’s ever felt sidelined, oppressed, or too unsafe to speak out. It’s a tribute to the diasporic community, an honest reflection on identity and belonging, and a powerful call to amplify voices that often go unheard.
Second Class Queer asks the big questions: What does it mean to truly be seen? How do we reconcile our cultural roots with our authentic selves? And can you really find love in five minutes?
Come for the laughs, stay for the heart. This is Second Class Queer, a story for anyone who’s ever felt out of place but still dared to belong.
This show is a part of the Camden Fringe
ABOUT
Written, performed, designed, and self-produced by Kumar Muniandy.
Kumar Muniandy is a queer Tamil-Malaysian actor, writer, and theatre-maker based in London and Berlin. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Kumar has spent years navigating the margins of a predominantly Eurocentric industry. His solo show, Second Class Queer, is a bold reclamation — an effort to carve space for the stories he never saw reflected on stage.
Kumar’s debut solo play will tour the UK in 2025 with performances at Brighton Fringe (May), Camden Fringe (London, July), and Edinburgh Fringe (August), before returning to Germany for a run in Hamburg (October). In November, Kumar has been selected to present a new solo work at the Monologfestival at TD Theatre in Berlin. He will also present White Talcum Powder at TaPRA 2025 at the University of Warwick in late August.
A recipient of the Keep It Fringe Fund 2025 (Edinburgh Fringe 2025) and a Charlie Hartill Fund (Global Majority Strand) finalist at Pleasance Theatre Trust, Kumar’s work has been featured by The Left Berlin and Young Migrants Blog.
He is the writer, director, and performer of Second Class Queer, a solo theatre piece exploring queerness, racial identity, and belonging across Malaysia and Germany. His previous works include Sunny Boy, an autobiographical documentary screened at international festivals, and White Talcum Powder, presented at the KAUM Film Festival in Berlin.
Kumar’s creative research investigates how theatre can address systemic exclusion and expand representation for marginalised communities. His work explores race, queerness, migration, and the legacy of colonialism — while integrating ancestral and contemporary healing practices to confront personal and generational trauma through performance.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
60 minutes
Performance times
7pm, 9pm
Ticket prices
£14, £9 (concessions)
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Suitable for ages 16+
This play addresses challenging and sensitive topics, including: sexual violence, including references to bullying, rape and murder, Islamophobia and fat-shaming, racism, including racial profiling, anti-Black racism, and xenophobic statements , cultural appropriation, specifically related to yoga and homophobia. Please note that incense will be used in the final ten minutes of the performance, which may create a noticeable scent in the space. If you are sensitive to strong fragrances or smoke, we kindly recommend taking any necessary precautions in advance. You are welcome to speak with theatre staff prior to the show for support or to arrange a discreet exit plan should you feel unwell, ensuring minimal disruption to the performance.
