‘A Section 28 musical.’
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.
Commissioned by New Diorama
Co-Produced by Brighton Dome and Festival, HOME, Warwick Arts Centre and New Diorama, in association with Traverse Theatre.
Supported by National Theatre Studio and China Plate
Photo by Alex Brenner
AFTER THE ACT is running at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 3rd August-27th August 2023.
The show will tour nationally and internationally in 2024 and 2025.
For enquiries, please email, Executive Producer, Sally Cowling on sally@sallycowling.com
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.
Commissioned by New Diorama
Co-Produced by Brighton Dome and Festival, HOME, Warwick Arts Centre and New Diorama, in association with Traverse Theatre.
Supported by National Theatre Studio and China Plate
Photo by Alex Brenner
AFTER THE ACT is running at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 3rd August-27th August 2023.
The show will tour nationally and internationally in 2024 and 2025.
For enquiries, please email, Executive Producer, Sally Cowling on sally@sallycowling.com
Cast:
Tika Mu'tamir
Ellice Stevens
EM Williams
Zachary Willis
Musicians:
Frew
Ellie Showering
Director: Billy Barrett
Writer: Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens
Composer and Musical Director: Frew
Assistant Musical Director: Ellie Showering
Choreographer: Sung Im Her
Design: Lizzy Leech
Video Design: Zakk Hein
Lighting Design: Jo Underwood
Sound Design: Owen Crouch
Music Production: Frew & Owen Crouch
Associate Musician: Rachel Barnes
Executive Producer: Sally Cowling
Producer for New Diorama Theatre: Sophie Wallis
Tika Mu'tamir
Ellice Stevens
EM Williams
Zachary Willis
Musicians:
Frew
Ellie Showering
Director: Billy Barrett
Writer: Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens
Composer and Musical Director: Frew
Assistant Musical Director: Ellie Showering
Choreographer: Sung Im Her
Design: Lizzy Leech
Video Design: Zakk Hein
Lighting Design: Jo Underwood
Sound Design: Owen Crouch
Music Production: Frew & Owen Crouch
Associate Musician: Rachel Barnes
Executive Producer: Sally Cowling
Producer for New Diorama Theatre: Sophie Wallis
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‘This musical feels exceptional... A massive achievement... Wonderful performances’ – The Guardian
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‘Empowering and gut-wrenching... full of righteous anger and euphoric 80s synths’ – The Telegraph
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‘Leaves its audience entertained, educated & enthralled. A vital use of the art of theatre’ – Musical Theatre Review
AFTER THE ACT is running at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 3rd-27th August 2023.
The show will tour nationally and internationally in 2024 and 2025.
For enquiries, please email, Executive Producer, Sally Cowling on sally@sallycowling.com
The show will tour nationally and internationally in 2024 and 2025.
For enquiries, please email, Executive Producer, Sally Cowling on sally@sallycowling.com
