Abseiling lesbians! Queers in classrooms! Perverts panicking parents! And an act of oppression that inspired a generational riot.
Twenty years after its repeal, the children of Section 28 are taking to the stage.
We unpack a turning point in LGBTQ+ British history, singing and dancing over the grave of this national anniversary.
After the Act was commissioned by New Diorama and supported by the National Theatre Studio. It premiered at New Diorama Theatre in March 2023. Its production at the Traverse Theatre was co-produced with New Diorama in Association with the Traverse Theatre. Its tour was co-produced by Brighton Dome, HOME, New Diorama and Warwick Arts Centre. Its London production and tour were both supported by Arts Council England.
AFTER THE ACT toured nationally Autumn/Winter 2024, and finally performed a run at the Royal Court Theatre, London.
