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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. | + | ''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== | ==The Man On The Platform== | ||
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* Bobby – [[Sarah Pearcey]] | * Bobby – [[Sarah Pearcey]] | ||
| − | ==Safest Spot | + | ==Safest Spot In Town== |
by [[Keith Jarrett]] | by [[Keith Jarrett]] | ||
| − | * Frederick – [[Cole Hilaire-Lloyd | + | * Frederick – [[Cole Hilaire-Lloyd]] |
==Missing Alice== | ==Missing Alice== | ||
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== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
| − | + | * Assistant Director - [[David Clements]] | |
| − | *[[Stage Manager]] - [[ | + | * Stage Manager- [[Kay George]] |
| − | *[[Lighting | + | * 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 | ||
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| + | '''Janine Wunsche''' | ||
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| + | What can I say. Queers was one of the best plays I have ever seen. Fantastic acting, moving, funny and tragic. Please go and see it, you really won’t regret it. | ||
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| + | '''Steve Pleasants''' | ||
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| + | Put your slap and best schmutter on and get your lallies down to the SLT this week to have a proper vada at QUEERS. | ||
| + | Great writing, wonderful story telling and beautifully curated by Jack King | ||
| + | You'll all have a favourite with what ever story resonates with you. I loved them all but a special mention to 1980's James Tibbles and newbie Cole. | ||
| + | Have a great run this week and for anyone thinking the football may be better ...I bet it won't! | ||
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| + | '''Charlotte Benstead''' | ||
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| + | What better way to spend a Thursday or Friday night then seeing this fantastic production of Queers. Oscar Wilde makes a brief appearance of course but who would have expected a homely candle to play such a part. | ||
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| + | Such varied stories. Every one of them sad and funny and beautifully told. I will never look at a Venus fly trap plant in the same way again. | ||
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| + | '''Carole Coyne''' | ||
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| + | I’m not usually a ‘gusher’ but Queers at South London Theatre gets to me every night. Beautifully written in chronological order of the growth and difficulties of being gay since WW1 | ||
| + | Do come and see it | ||
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| + | '''Kay George''' | ||
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| + | Watched on Tuesday and you were absolutely brilliant! | ||
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| + | '''Francesca Emma Little''' | ||
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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 == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:50, 10 August 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
What can I say. Queers was one of the best plays I have ever seen. Fantastic acting, moving, funny and tragic. Please go and see it, you really won’t regret it.
Steve Pleasants
Put your slap and best schmutter on and get your lallies down to the SLT this week to have a proper vada at QUEERS.
Great writing, wonderful story telling and beautifully curated by Jack King
You'll all have a favourite with what ever story resonates with you. I loved them all but a special mention to 1980's James Tibbles and newbie Cole.
Have a great run this week and for anyone thinking the football may be better ...I bet it won't!
Charlotte Benstead
What better way to spend a Thursday or Friday night then seeing this fantastic production of Queers. Oscar Wilde makes a brief appearance of course but who would have expected a homely candle to play such a part.
Such varied stories. Every one of them sad and funny and beautifully told. I will never look at a Venus fly trap plant in the same way again.
Carole Coyne
I’m not usually a ‘gusher’ but Queers at South London Theatre gets to me every night. Beautifully written in chronological order of the growth and difficulties of being gay since WW1
Do come and see it
Kay George
Watched on Tuesday and you were absolutely brilliant!
Francesca Emma Little
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
