Declan

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Theatre (lgbtq+, new writing)

  • Venue 61
    Underbelly, Cowgate - Belly Laugh
  • 14:35
  • Aug 27
  • 45 minutes
  • Suitability: 18+ (Restriction)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Alistair Hall
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

“Compelling... Vividly performed” (Guardian). 'An electric performance' **** (TheReviewsHub.com). A hallucinatory tale of isolation and sexual discovery in rural Wiltshire. Declan makes its Fringe debut after gripping viewers online during lockdown. As childlike outsider Jimbo recalls the disappearance of his friend Declan, he is haunted by ghosts of the past and present. With a hazy grasp on reality, Jimbo searches through his fractured town for Declan – and along the way makes troubling discoveries about his own childhood. Written and performed by Alistair Hall. Directed by Billy Barrett of Breach Theatre.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are 40 steps into this venue from the cowgate entrance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

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

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Leonard Bacica 35 days ago

An LGBT/coming of age story from rural Ireland, so you already know what to expect: depravity, guilt, shame, family issues, toy fetishes, remoteness, darkness and sadness. Declan is an impressive performance feat by Alistair Hall (writer/performer), who delivers a beautiful, touching story, at pace. 45 minutes in which we see an entire world outside the main story thread, the lead's love for Declan. One of the rare times when I suggest that a play should slow the pace down a tad. We were tired in the audience after the 45 minutes play/race, I can only imagine how tough it is to perform it.

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Rose Wilson 40 days ago

This show was incredible!! It was so engaging, raw and beautifully unnerving. The writing and performance was genuinely mesmerising! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Líam Rudden Media (3/5 stars) 33 days ago

With just a hint of Grand Guignol and a carrier bag for his props, Alistair Hall weaves a chilling tale that is never quite what it seems

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