Following two sold out shows, Full Disclosure Theatre are back and proud to present XPOSED, with a brand new line-up of short plays revealing the naked and entertaining truths about queer life. The second XPOSED evening will be staged in February to tie in with the celebration of LGBT History Month.
About Full Disclosure:
Full Disclosure are a theatre company committed to exploring LGBTQ+ narratives. Passionate about discovering unheard voices within the community, we lay ourselves bare and are always transparent in the way we work. We make theatre to entertain and arouse discussion for all those associated with queer life and beyond.
Full Disclosure Theatre are dedicated to uncovering new truths and providing a platform for artists to share, develop and collaborate. Whatever your preference, our door is always open to emerging writers, actors and other creatives eager to stage stories on LGBTQ+ themes.
About The Team:
Artistic Directors Chris Davis and Sam Luffman met training on the StoneCrabs Young Directors Programme 2016/2017. Chris has a background in West End marketing and staging new writing across London, while Sam has extensive Applied Theatre experience and trained as a Producer at Tricycle Theatre. They have staged work at King's Head Theatre, Theatre503, the Albany, Old Red Lion, Omnibus Theatre, Hen and Chickens Theatre, Rosemary Branch Theatre, Bridewell Theatre and Bread & Roses Theatre.
About XPOSED (February 2018):
The second XPOSED will take place from 7pm on Sunday 11th February at Southwark Playhouse, a short walk from Elephant & Castle station. The night will feature eight plays by eight emerging writers, and you can read more about each one below.
Tapestry by Fergus Church
Directed by Yojiro Ichikawa Hassall
Owen has accepted his sexuality, but at the National Gallery he still feels a hundred eyes on him. A monologue about where insecurities come from.
In Need by Ben SantaMaria
Directed by Kennedy Bloomer
A woman lets a stranger seek shelter in her house late at night. As the two women talk, tensions rise and connections spark, challenging them both.
Two Extra Letters by Hannah Sowerby
Directed by Sam Luffman
There's a two-letter difference between happiness and unhappiness. Join Chris(sy) on her journey towards sex reassignment surgery.
We Have To Tell Jacob by George Smart
Directed by Tom Ward
Genetic testing confirmed Jacob was gay at birth. But his parents haven't told him yet. A reverse coming out comedy.
Here and Now by Tanaka Mhishi
Directed by Law Ballard
A bi girl talks about love and bugs, and reminds us why it's important that we got here...with a little help from her exes.
The Trip by Joe West
Directed by Dadiow Lin
Jackie drags Lee out on a camping trip to reconnect. Father-son bonding shouldn't be this difficult.
Slow Dating by Adam Szudrich
Directed by Eleanor Felton
When an elderly lady tries speed dating, it leads to a night with a stranger and a heartbreaking decision about her husband.
As If We Just Held Hands by Ian Townsend
Directed by Chris Davis
It's the candlelit vigil at Manchester Pride. Teenager Kim meets her first 'someone special' and hopes her Uncle Steve doesn't mess things up. Includes hand holding.
Cast: To Be Announced
Tickets: www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/events/xposed/
Full Disclosure website: www.fulldisclosuretheatre.co.uk
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More info/review tickets: Chris and Sam / info@fulldisclosuretheatre.co.uk
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