Principal Boy

Principal Boy — Plot

Principal Boy follows the audition, rehearsal, and performance of the central character in British pantomime, known as the ‘principal boy’. Traditionally a young male protagonist, the character is conventionally played by a woman in drag. Using and subverting traditional British pantomime conventions, Principal Boy explores the presence and absence of trans and gender-nonconforming people in mainstream culture, including film and stage productions.⁠ ⁠

• Release date
• April 26, 2025
• Runtime
• 21 min
• Director
• Maz Murray

Principal Boy — Cast

Juliette Motamed Principle Boy

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Maz Murray Director

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Jaye Hudson Principle Girl

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Kim Tatum Dame