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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| + | ''Queers'' was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of male homosexuality in 1967. We showcase seven monologues by seven different writers, each exploring different aspects of the gay experience over the last 100 years. | ||
| + | ==The Man On The Platform== | ||
| + | by [[Mark Gatiss]] | ||
| + | * Perce – [[Will Howells]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==The Perfect Gentleman== |
| + | by [[Jackie Clune]] | ||
| + | * Bobby – [[Sarah Pearcey]] | ||
| − | + | ==Safest Spot In Town== | |
| − | + | by [[Keith Jarrett]] | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | * Frederick – [[Cole Hilaire-Lloyd]] | |
| − | *[[Stage Manager]] - [[ | + | ==Missing Alice== |
| − | *[[Lighting | + | by [[Jon Bradfield]] |
| − | *[[ | + | |
| + | * Alice – [[Fiona Daffern]] | ||
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| + | ==I Miss The War== | ||
| + | by [[Matthew Baldwin]] | ||
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| + | * Jack – [[Barry Heselden]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==More Anger== | ||
| + | by [[Brian Fillis]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Phil – [[James Tibbles]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Something Borrowed== | ||
| + | by [[Gareth McLean]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Steve – [[Greg Williams]] | ||
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| + | == Crew == | ||
| + | * Assistant Director - [[David Clements]] | ||
| + | * Stage Manager- [[Kay George]] | ||
| + | * Assistant Stage Manager - [[David Carr]] | ||
| + | * Operator - [[Sarah Farage]] | ||
| + | * Lighting Design - [[Bex Law]] | ||
| + | * Sound Design - [[Andrew Rickinson]] | ||
| + | * Costume - [[Lisa Thomas]], [[Jess Osorio]] and [[Jenny Bennett]] | ||
| + | * Show photography - [[Phil Gammon]] | ||
| + | * Set construction - [[Graham Clements]], [[Mark Ireson]], [[Randy Brown]], cast and crew | ||
== Reviews == | == Reviews == | ||
| − | + | QUEERS! 🍑 | |
| + | Funny, hard hitting, breathtaking, touching, scandalous & just simply FAB-U-LOUS. To everyone involved…. Bravo | ||
| + | '''Florence Henderson''' | ||
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| + | Wow, Queers, what a strong show. It’s hard to pull off monologues, but all the cast did so excellently & with such nuance. As for the story telling, it was impeccable which really resonated with me and my friends (newbies to SLT). 🍑 | ||
| + | '''Dru Francalanza''' | ||
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| + | What a fabulous piece. Queers was so good. The performers were amazing. I never thought that monologues could be so captivating. The writing is superb. Brilliant show. Thank you. X | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Janine Wunsche''' | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed" widths="300px" heights="300px"> | ||
| + | Image:Queers001.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers002.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers003.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers004.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers005.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers006.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers007.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Queers008.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | <center>'''[http://www.photos.sltarchive.co.uk/queers/ Find the full set of show photos here]'''</center> | ||
== Reminiscences and Anecdotes == | == Reminiscences and Anecdotes == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| − | + | [https://nickhernbooksblog.com/2017/07/27/lets-not-forget-how-far-we-have-come-mark-gatiss-on-remembering-gay-history-in-queers/ Blog by Mark Gatiss about the original TV production] | |
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 16:04, 16 July 2024
by various authors, curated by Mark Gatiss
Performances: Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 July 2024, Old Fire Station
Contents
Introduction
Queers was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of male homosexuality in 1967. We showcase seven monologues by seven different writers, each exploring different aspects of the gay experience over the last 100 years.
The Man On The Platform
by Mark Gatiss
- Perce – Will Howells
The Perfect Gentleman
by Jackie Clune
- Bobby – Sarah Pearcey
Safest Spot In Town
- Frederick – Cole Hilaire-Lloyd
Missing Alice
- Alice – Fiona Daffern
I Miss The War
- Jack – Barry Heselden
More Anger
by Brian Fillis
- Phil – James Tibbles
Something Borrowed
- Steve – Greg Williams
Crew
- Assistant Director - David Clements
- Stage Manager- Kay George
- Assistant Stage Manager - David Carr
- Operator - Sarah Farage
- Lighting Design - Bex Law
- Sound Design - Andrew Rickinson
- Costume - Lisa Thomas, Jess Osorio and Jenny Bennett
- Show photography - Phil Gammon
- Set construction - Graham Clements, Mark Ireson, Randy Brown, cast and crew
Reviews
QUEERS! 🍑 Funny, hard hitting, breathtaking, touching, scandalous & just simply FAB-U-LOUS. To everyone involved…. Bravo
Florence Henderson
Wow, Queers, what a strong show. It’s hard to pull off monologues, but all the cast did so excellently & with such nuance. As for the story telling, it was impeccable which really resonated with me and my friends (newbies to SLT). 🍑
Dru Francalanza
What a fabulous piece. Queers was so good. The performers were amazing. I never thought that monologues could be so captivating. The writing is superb. Brilliant show. Thank you. X
Janine Wunsche
Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.
See Also
Blog by Mark Gatiss about the original TV production
