After The Act (A Section 28 Musical)

Musicals and Opera (lgbtq+, verbatim)

Venue 15
Traverse Theatre - Traverse 1
16:00
Aug 27
1 hour 30 minutes
Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
Country: United Kingdom - England
Group: Breach Theatre co-produced by New Diorama, in association with Traverse
Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, References to suicide and child abuse and homophobic language throughout

Accessibility:

May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

"Queers in classrooms!" "Perverts panicking parents!" – a new musical about pride, protest… and abseiling lesbians. Section 28: the landmark legislation that silenced a generation and offered a global blueprint for LGBTQ+ oppression. Two decades after its repeal, multi award-winning theatre company, Breach Theatre (It's True, It's True, It's True) sing and dance on the grave of this watershed moment in LGBTQ+ history. 'This musical feels exceptional... Wonderful performances' **** (Guardian). 'Full of righteous anger and euphoric 80s synths' **** (Telegraph). 'Heart-rending yet joyful…Brilliantly conveys the hysteria and outrage' **** (Stage).

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Traverse 1 has a steep rake so if you have any access requirements, there is level access into the building via lift. Duty Manager will show customers into the theatre to their seat/space. If not taking the lift there are 29 steep steps from the bar Bar to Stage Level of Traverse 1.

Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

Stairs: 20+

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

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Email: [email protected]
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Across the Arts (4/5 stars) 99 days ago

It’s rightfully angry and sincere without lecturing.

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North West End UK (4/5 stars) 105 days ago

The four strong cast and two musicians orchestrate this performance like a slick and well-oiled machine.

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British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 109 days ago

superb cast, this production shines.

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ThreeWeeks (4/5 stars) 109 days ago

A superbly executed musical.

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Theatre Weekly (4/5 stars) 110 days ago

A well thought out, emotional and educational piece of vibrant theatre

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Musical Theatre Review (4/5 stars) 111 days ago

A bittersweet reminder to those who lived through the hardship, hatred and activism of those years, and a timely lesson for those who did not.

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The Queer Review (4/5 stars) 114 days ago

This is a piece with an incredible contemporary resonance.

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Broadway World (4/5 stars) 115 days ago

A powerful and important piece of theatre which entertains and informs.

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Fest (4/5 stars) 115 days ago

Not only does After the Act preserve the past, but it also draws chilling parallels to the culture wars embroiling our current moment, particularly around the far-right’s backlash against trans rights.

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