Theatre & Screenwriting
ShayShay’s writing explores Queer & Trans Identities, Asian Diasporic Experiences, & the Intersections of Race & Queerness. With a mixed heritage and transatlantic perspective, ShayShay transforms underrepresented narratives into fast-paced, colourful stories that remain accessible to a wide audience.
Two versions - a friendly-friendly pantomime for all ages & a naughty adults-only show. Featuring Jeremy Corbyn MP & Sir Ian McKellen in on-screen cameos.
Featured on: BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, NPR, TimeOut
Wicked Witches
The Pleasance, Nov-Dec 2025
“Shane ShayShay Konno’s script is both merrily filthy and full of nimble gags… this cheap and cheerful LGTBQ+ celebration can’t touch the Palladium in terms of bling… it’s both much wittier and equally crucially, has oodles more heart.” - ☆☆☆☆, The Telegraph
“This is a great drag romp and pantomime brought bang up to date.” - ☆☆☆☆☆, Spy In The Stalls
A comedy murder mystery spin on seminal reality TV show “The Simple Life”, starring Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie.
The Simple Life & Death
The Pleasance, Nov-Dec 2024, Oct-Nov 2025
“The ingenuity of the writing… Seamlessly moving between wholesome, witty and irreverent, Konno and Sinclair are consistently funny.” - ☆☆☆☆☆, Spy in the Stalls
“The Simple Life and Death is thus the murder-speckled drag parody of the century.”- ☆☆☆☆½, The Reviews Hub
A fully queer reimagining of Wicked/The Wizard of Oz, including a nonbinary Dorothey & a Tin-trans-woman.
The Witches of Oz
The Vaults, Sep 2022-Jan 2023
“ShayShay’s script is hilariously topical, touching on a multitude of important topics throughout, including gender, sexuality and politics.” - ☆☆☆☆☆, Lost In Theatreland
⋆ “Joyful queer panto infused with gender euphoria… it’s anti-capitalist and explicitly queer, revelling in subverting society’s gender expectations.” One of the “Top 50 Shows of the Year.” - ☆☆☆☆, The Stage
The legend of Mulan set in Paris’ Moulin Rouge. A sellout success that extended from a 4-month run to a 10-month run.
MULAN ROUGE
The Vaults, Oct 2021-Aug 2022
“The room was electrified with a celebration of identity.” -☆☆☆☆☆, London Theatre Review
“This show upturns everything you think you know about Disney’s Mulan and Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge… Creating an electric atmosphere with its exploration of love and life.” - ☆☆☆☆☆, The Indiependent