Joey is a bad gay. He’s never had sex, and what’s more, he can’t get into Drag Race. But he’s determined to do something about it; the sex part, anyway. What follows is a chaotic journey as he tries to ‘get his hole’, while exploring why he’s holding himself back, in more ways than one.

Growing up in Galway, grappling with Catholic guilt and a fear of the local hurling lads, it’s a whirlwind hour through his adolescent years. A very Gen Z coming-of-age story, it’s equal parts messy, cringey and tender, whether Joey is setting up his new Grindr profile or having awkward encounters with ghosts from his past. It could go deeper into some elements of what’s led Joey to become a ‘bad’ gay and occasionally veers into cliché, but overall it’s a strong debut from a charismatic Conor O’Dwyer that’s told with heart and sharp humour. 

Homo(sapien), Assembly Roxy, until 24 August, 1.10pm; main picture: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan.