Ex-Mormon missionary who converted 150 Paraguayans brings closeted-gay story to Edinburgh Fringe

Michael R Speciàle converted to Mormonism at 15, then converted 150 Paraguayans as a missionary while living as a closeted gay man. His one-hour show "Bottoming for Jesus" runs at Zoo Southside, Edinburgh Fringe, 7–30 August 2026, 22:40 nightly. WhatsOnStage reports it blends stand-up, cabaret, sermon and TED Talk formats.