'It's hard to accept ourselves out there. But in here, with our people, we can accept each other.'

The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs, the only lesbian choir in the country, are trying to win their place on the Pride mainstage.

In a run-down church hall with an OWL (Older, Wiser Lesbian) at the helm, the ragtag choir navigate love, loss and trying to agree on song choices. But despite their best intentions, they find that harmony comes at a price.

Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and lots of lesbian drama, Iman Qureshi's play The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs was first performed at Soho Theatre, London, in 2022, directed by Hannah Hauer-King. This revised version of the play was published alongside the play's 2025 revival at Kiln Theatre, London.

'Exuberant and uplifting, accomplishing the extraordinary feat of being broad and universal in its appeal, yet speaking to and about the lesbian and queer community... full of feeling, and heart-stoppingly lovely... weaves a delicate balance between the silly, sweet and serious... Genuinely heart warming, and utterly winning with it' — Guardian

'Acerbic, moving and fun, with some really terrific writing... a charming, funny and inclusive piece of work' — Evening Standard

'So funny that your stomach aches from laughter... captures the fullness of a life that is rarely seen on stage... Here's hoping it goes far' — WhatsOnStage

'A warm cosy hug of a show, full of life, wit, and pathos that lingers long after its last notes fade' — Time Out

'A heartwarming musical comedy that takes on big questions with refreshing honesty' — Financial Times

'I was totally blown away! Clever, quirky, funny, upsetting, poignant and educational. A must-see' — LondonTheatre1

'A true celebration of lesbian identity - immensely necessary but also, immensely fun... Qureshi's writing is almost faultless, quickly dancing between joyous humour and painful scenes... a perfect example of the play-with-music done right' — Broadway World