Dear Diary… sorry, once again. Having a girlfriend can be so demanding. I’m writing to you today because it’s been long since we had a chat.
Louis
Diary of a DL Trade is a bold, hilarious, and authentic solo show that takes you on a rollercoaster through Louis’s double life—one filled with Grindr notifications, awkward family moments, and the existential crisis of being a queer Nigerian in a world that expects him to be anything but his authentic self.
Blending stand-up, spoken word, and storytelling, Louis navigates the absurdity of dating apps, cultural expectations, and secret hookups in dark rooms. But beneath the laughs, there’s a raw and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, identity, and survival.
Dark, funny, and unfiltered—this is not just a diary, it’s a confession.
R&D at Capital Theatres, 11 April 2025.
Writer/performer – Louis Utieyin
Director – David Hewitson
