After the Act
Author(s):
Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, composed by Frew
Company:
Royal Court Theatre presents a Breach production commissioned by New Diorama
Running time:
2h approx
Abseiling lesbians! Queers in the classroom! Moral panic in the streets! And an act of oppression that inspired a generational riot.
In 1988, a law banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools. Now, this electrifying new musical tells the story of Section 28 – and the teachers, pupils and activists who lived through it.
Exploring a defining moment in LGBTQ+ history, After the Act comes to the Royal Court following an acclaimed national tour. Created by multi-award-winning Breach Theatre, written by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, with music composed by Frew.
Originally co-produced by Brighton Dome and Festival, HOME, New Diorama and Warwick Arts Centre.