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Please Do Not Touch is a new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey about a young man’s journey into the criminal system following a visit to a heritage house.Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey (GrimeBoy, Birmingham Rep) and directed by award winning theatre maker, Gail Babb (Stars, Tamasha - OFFIE’S Best New Play 2024), Please Do Not Touch is a brand-new co-production between China Plate and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
An extension of Casey’s poetry collection of the same name, Please Do Not Touch follows the story of Mason, who is an activist. He’s always been able to talk his way out of trouble, win any argument and speak out against injustice until an incident in a heritage house takes all that away from him.
“One of Birmingham’s best and brightest voices.” – Vanessa Kisuule.
Performances of the play will be taking at Upton House inside the Squash Court Gallery on 27 and 28 September. The performance on 27 September will also include live interpretation by a British Sign Language interpreter.
The show asks important questions about colonial legacy, contested heritage and how stories are told, and the criminal justice system. The show lasts for around 1 hour.
On Friday 27 September, after the performance, the audience is invited to join the cast and creative team for a post-show discussion. This is included in the ticket price and will last approximately 25-30 minutes.
Tickets need to be booked in advance. Please head to the Upton House website for more information and booking.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Upton House & Gardens, OX15 6HT Banbury, United Kingdom, Upton House, A422, Banbury, OX15 6, United Kingdom,Banbury, Oxfordshire
