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Brighton LGBTAIQ+ History Club is excited to present this one off special edition, a unique show weaving personal material and community interviews, by theatre maker Tom Marshman.SECTION 28 AND ME
Part autobiographical, part community archive, this show attempts to explore the impact of Section 28.
During the making of this show Tom has connected with LGBTQ+ communities across the country, leading tea parties with over 200 LGBTQ+ people.
The show brings this collected archive of information together and weaves it into a new performance which considers moments from Toms past body of performance work in an attempt to see his own life through the prism of Section 28.
Section 28 and Me is a playful, honest and heartfelt portrait, exploring queer stories on past invisibility and shame.
In this new show theatre maker Tom Marshman asks: has the impact of growing up within Section 28 legislation made him both a show off and an oversharer? Digging deep into his psyche, drawing on personal reflections, past performances, and his Dads unique perspective, he considers this period of forced silence.
Tom asked many queer communities: what is your Section 28 story? Gathering inter-generational voices, connecting history and politics with the deeply personal, to celebrate the resilient and unique LGBTQIA+ community.
Section 28 was in place during 1988 - 2003, it was the legislation that stopped schools mentioning queer life.
Content warnings: Age range; 16+
Timings: 1 hour
Any accessible elements: BSL, Descriptive Subtitles, Relaxed event, Masked and Socially Distanced, Audio Description.
Brief: Audio description woven into the performance and advanced audio notes available.
Expanded: Audio description is woven into the performance, featuring Tom's 83 year old Dad as our audio guide. With his distinctive Bristolian twang and including his unique take on performance, history and biography, this special element integrates visual description for all. Advanced audio notes are also available.
Event Details
Doors at 3:50pm
Show at 4:00PM
Location: The Old Courtroom, Brighton, BN1 1UD
The event is a sober space, tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
The Old Courtroom is wheelchair accessible. If you have any accessibility needs you would like to discuss ahead of the event, please get in touch at [email protected]
The event is free/PWYC - but spaces are limited and we always sell out, so please make sure you book your space. And please let us know if you are no longer able to make the event so we can reallocate your ticket.
This event is present in collaboration with Tom ​Marshman, Brighton Museum, and with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Event Details
Starts at 4:00PM
Location
The Old Courtroom, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 1UD
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Old Courtroom - Brighton, 118 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UD, United Kingdom,Brighton and Hove
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