Abseiling lesbians! Queers in the classroom! And an act of oppression that inspired a generational riot.
After the Act is a 1980s-inspired musical about pride, protest... and abseiling lesbians, looking at the wide-reaching impact of Thatcher’s Section 28, a law that banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools.
From multi-award-winning Breach Theatre, After the Act spotlights the inspiring true stories of teachers, students and activists protesting, grappling with, and impacted by the law. Using interviews, newspaper articles and 80s synth music to unpack a defining moment in LGBTQ+ history.
After the Act comes to the Royal Court Wednesday 21 May - Saturday 14 June 2025, following widespread critical acclaim. Written by Billy Barret and Ellice Stevens, Directed by Billy Barret with music composed by Frew.
Performers include; Calie Hough, Ericka Posadas, Nkara Stephenson, Ellice Stevens, Zachary Willis and Frew.
Originally co-produced by Brighton Dome and Festival, HOME, New Diorama and Warwick Arts Centre.
Listings
Wednesday 21 May - Saturday 14 June 2025
ROYAL COURT THEATRE, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS
Running time: 2 hours (including a 20-minute interval)
Access Performances: Chilled: Sat 31 May, 1.30pm; Captioned: Wed 4 June, 7.30pm
Tickets: £15 - £64 - BOOK NOW
Further Information: After the Act - Royal Court