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  • Tom Marshman presents

    Section 28 and Me

    Fri 27 - Sat 28 Sep at 7pm
    Tickets £8 - £12 (+ booking fee)
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    What was the impact of growing up under section 28? This is a heartfelt show exploring stories and reflections on past invisibility and shame.
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    Running Time 70 mins
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Assistance dogs welcome
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    Health NoticeSmoke/Fog/Haze

    Section 28 and Me is a playful, honest and heartfelt portrait, exploring queer stories on past invisibility and shame. 

    In this new show Theatre maker Tom Marshman asks; has the impact of growing up within Section 28 legislation made him both a show off and an oversharer? Digging deep into his psyche, drawing on personal reflections, past performances, and his Dads unique perspective, he considers this period of forced silence. 

    Tom asked many queer communities; what is your Section 28 story? Gathering intergenerational voices, connecting history and politics with the deeply personal, to celebrate the resilient and unique LGBTQIA+ community.

    Section 28 was in place during 1988 - 2003, it was the legislation that stopped schools mentioning queer life.

     

    ""Epic and intimate, national and individual, personal and political....embraces the community with nurturing and careful warmth. Oh and it's a bit cheeky""
    PRSD, June 2024

    Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.

    Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews