Brother's Keeper

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Theatre (solo show, lgbt)

  • Venue 39
    theSpace on the Mile - Space 2
  • 16:10
  • Aug 7-13, 15-20, 22-27
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Wallace Norman / Woodstock Fringe
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
  • 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 18 months
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Description

About courageous survival, the play tracks the journey of the central character, William, from ten years old to middle age. Unable to hide his uniqueness, William, like many LGBTQ+ youths, suffers brutal abuse in school just because he is different. Brother James, his priest, takes a "special" interest in William. What damage is done when a priest sexually abuses boys? How do predators justify what they have done? Why do some victims survive and others perish? William finds the courage to confront his abuser. This cathartic event leads William to healing. He finds hope and joy and love.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: If not taking the lift it is 14 steps into the space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Ted Cole about 14 hours ago

Definitely see this one. A frank and disturbing look at the life of a boy abused by a priest. Norman's multiple characterizations flow with ease. This one will keep you enthralled.

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