Becoming Nancy review " coming out musical fails to hit the high notes
Birmingham RepA boy is bullied when he's cast as Nancy in the school play " but bland songs and generic characters keep the story stuck in single gear This musical, about a boy's coming out, has an important story to tell. Adapted from Terry Ronald's novel, it explores homophobic bullying, racism and same-sex love at a time when it was illegal for teens. Set in late 1970s London, it follows David Starr (Joseph Peacoc…