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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.
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How long is Principal Boy?
Principal Boy has a runtime of 21m ( and 21 minutes).
Who directed Principal Boy?
Principal Boy was directed by Maz Murray and released in 2025.
Who stars in Principal Boy?
The cast of Principal Boy includes Juliette Motamed, Maz Murray, Jaye Hudson, Kim Tatum.
