There are huge amounts of drama, of change of place, of journeying, of transformation, of betrayal, but for some reason this very low-key, low-budget production doesn’t allow any of this to be explored other than through the music and the occasional singing burst, which are amazing but rare.
ENO A Theatrical Anatomy of Desire, Power, and Performance
Overall, After the Act is a powerful and timely theatrical experience that shines a light on a dark chapter of LGBTQ+ history while celebrating the resilience and activism of the community. It is a must-see for anyone interested in queer stories and the ongoing fight for equality, just don’t go expecting a musical.
Patrick Duffy serves up a quiet, reflective convincing ‘good man’ performance. Both fascinating and keeping the focus on the slow deliberate unfolding action.
It’s a triumphant toetapping trumpeting of gender diversity, celebrating untrammelled queerness as the core of being.
The seedy setting is uplifted by the glorious camp imaginations of Titania who can turn a dime into a diamond with a flick of her tongue. I was fascinated by this pre-Stonewall shard of LGBTQ+ life.
Loop lives up to the hype and effortlessly surpasses the publicity and cant, using originality wit and tenderness to offer up an almost unique theatrical experience wrapped in a comforting familiar style.
This show, all throbbing muscle and wrestling on top holds a seriously affirming message at heart, …..we went for the eye candy, but left thrilled, enchanted and seriously entertained.
‘a delightful, daft and debauched hour of occult decadence..’
‘Let faith oust fact; let fancy oust memory; I look deep down and do believe.’ Seriously impressive puppeting , a wonderful evocative show and worth experiencing if you can get or beg a ticket.
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Meet Leslie: The New Chapter for Scene and the Pride Community FoundationTuesday April 29, 2025
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United in Pride launches, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove PrideTuesday April 8, 2025
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Brighton & Hove City Council flying trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of Trans Day of VisibilityMonday March 31, 2025
