Rat Tails (WIP)

Theatre (storytelling, lgbtq+)

  • Fruitmarket - Studio
  • 17:00
  • Aug 18
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Jeremy McClain
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or donate any amount at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can in advance options are: £7, £10, £12 and £15
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    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 1 year

Description

Jeremy McClain (Pose on BBC/FX) stars in Rat Tails, a new one-man show directed by Matt McBrier. Set in an NHS maternity ward waiting room, Jasper – a neurotic, gay, American model agent – anxiously awaits the arrival of his baby. As he muses on his childhood and everything that got him to this moment, we follow this Southern-bred, Prozac-popping, biracial millennial who’s married into a wealthy, British aristocratic family as he explores themes of intergenerational trauma, mental health, gay culture, and class in this poignant and funny exploration of impending fatherhood.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: View Fruitmarket's Access Guide here: https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/accessibility/
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Carlos 102 days ago

I cannot believe it took me son long to come and see this really nice play. The story is touching and well-told, and Jeremy's performance is simply amazing. Highly recommended!!
10/10

Andrew D 103 days ago

Both funny and moving, a great reflection of growing up gay and the mental health issues and insecurities that comes with that.
Jeremy shines in this multi character one man show, would definitely recommend!

Will M 107 days ago

A smart, funny and queer look at intergenerational and familial trauma. Genuinely hilarious and has some really moving moments throughout. Jeremy is a stellar performer!


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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 107 days ago

Prompted by a pivotal question from a doctor - "What kind of parent do you want to be?" - the character’s exploration delves into Jeremy’s childhood, fears, traumas, and aspirations with a delicate balance of humour and vulnerability in this cathartic expression rooted in his own profound introspection.

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Theatre Scotland (5/5 stars) 108 days ago

Rat Tails by Jeremy McClain is a hilarious and refreshing story about navigating one’s own insecurities as well as a chain of generational trauma. McClain’s theatre and writing debut is creditable and I’m excited to see what he’ll create next.

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