The show is loosely based on a criminal gang who dressed in women's clothes in 1920s Glasgow.
By Ashleigh Keenan-BryceA criminal gang who dressed in women's clothing and used female pseudonyms during their reign of terror in 1920s Glasgow has inspired a new musical.
In the musical, which is laced with dark humour, a male prostitute brings his client - a high court judge - back to his hotel. "I just thought it would be very interesting to have a Peaky Blinders but actually the leader of the gang is gay and a showman," he said.It was important that he could use the musical to steer clear of stereotypes and show a range of gay characters - especially as it is being staged during Pride month.McKnight said it was his first time writing a play with only gay characters
Gangleader Liz -played by Brownlie - is based on Dundee-born William Patton, a petty criminal who became ringleader of The Whitehats when he moved to Glasgow.
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