Why Pyjama Man Works

Set within a homeless shelter, Pyjama Man is a character-led story about redemption, belonging and the families we choose.

At a Glance:

• Themes: redemption, chosen family, identity and accountability.
• Tone: character-led, grounded in social realism.
• Voice: rooted in lived experience.
• Music: narrative-driven, emerging from character and setting.
• Context: youth homelessness and housing instability.

Similar Successes:

‘Wild Rose‘ (2018)
Character-led drama using music as an expression of identity and personal conflict.

‘The Beautiful Game‘ (2024)
Story set within the world of homelessness, centred on community and second chances.

‘Heartstopper‘ (2022 – present)
Youth-focused storytelling exploring identity and belonging.

‘Pride’ (2014)
Ensemble-driven story of chosen family and unlikely connection under social pressure.

Pyjama Man is set against a current and urgent reality:

Homelessness has risen by 75% in the last decade, with over 300,000 currently homeless in the UK.

In the UK, 1 in 4 homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+.

Why Jacob Foan?

Pyjama Man is written by actor/musician, Jacob Foan.

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Contact

To read the Pyjama Man screenplay, please use the following link.

Contact

Home

An introduction to Pyjama Man.

Home

News

Watch a recent BBC ONE interview and performance with Jacob Foan.

News

The Plot

Disgraced musician Andrew Thomas is hiding – cut off from his career, his past, and himself.

The Characters

Meet the characters of Pyjama Man – and the lives they’re trying to rebuild.

Get to know

The Soundtrack

Listen to the original songs in Pyjama Man. Each song is rooted in the narrative.

Listen

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