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‘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 Theatre
Co-Produced by Brighton Dome and Festival, HOME, Warwick Arts Centre and New Diorama Theatre
Supported by National Theatre Studio and China Plate
Photos credit Alex Brenner
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 Musican: Rachel Barnes
★ ★ ★ ★   ‘This musical feels exceptional... A massive achievement... Wonderful performances’ – The Guardian
★ ★ ★ ★   ‘Empowering and gut-wrenching... full of righteous anger and euphoric 80s synths’ – The Telegraph
★ ★ ★ ★   ‘Heart-rending yet joyful... brilliantly conveys the hysteria and outrage of Section 28 in propulsive musical form’ – The Stage
★ ★ ★ ★   ‘Fantastically daring... The company's powers are undiminished’ – Time Out
★ ★ ★ ★ ★  ‘Leaves its audience entertained, educated & enthralled. A vital use of the art of theatre’ – Musical Theatre Review
On at the New Diorama Theatre until 1st April 2023. Touring Autumn 2023.
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