Stephen Fry joins current Patrons, playwright Martin Sherman and actor Annette Badland.
After a successful launch party at the Two Brewers, featuring stellar performances by Cassidy Janson, Emma Lindars, Charlie George, Katherine Rhodes, Marsha Mallow, and Lady Imelda, along with a fundraising auction hosted by Steve Furst and a heartfelt speech by founder and Artistic Director Andrew Keates, Queer Theatre UK is proud to announce their new Patron, Stephen Fry. He joins current Patrons, playwright Martin Sherman (Bent, Mrs Henderson Presents, Rose) and actor Annette Badland (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Doctor Who, Ted Lasso).
A speech from Stephen Fry was played where he commented [Queer Theatre is] such a marvellous idea and I’m so happy to support it… it is going to support whole generations of queer people and indeed our allies and friends…I think it’s a great thing and I am sure from this little acorn a great and mighty oak will grow. He has further commented, I am honoured and proud to call myself a patron of Queer Theatre. QT is not an exclusive enclave but a wide hug for all, showcasing and highlighting the queer stories and queer talent that are such a vital part of theatre and the wider culture.
Queer Theatre has officially raised the curtain on their new initiatives, produced to nurture queer theatre makers including:
2B: Acting Classes for LGBTQ+ People: These sessions function as a queer acting lab, providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ performers of all abilities and experiences to explore queer material, develop characters and learn acting techniques alongside other fellow queer performers.
Luvvie: A quarterly networking event launching at an iconic private member’s club in the West End for queer creatives to connect, collaborate, share ideas, and party.
OutStage: A seasonal showcase celebrating queer actors and writers through a selection of landmark LGBTQ+ scenes and monologues, alongside original new work as discovered and nurtured by attendees of Queer Theatre development initiatives.
The Show People Podcast with Andrew Keates: An award-winning podcast dedicated to the UK theatre industry and those dedicated to their craft, renowned for its in-depth interviews and candid conversations with leading theatre professionals.
The Queer Laugh Lab: A scratch night where queer performers can showcase new work and develop their acts in a supportive environment.
Andrew Keates’ and Stephen Fry’s speech can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch
To book tickets to OutStage, 2B: Acting Classes for LGBTQ+ People and to find out about all the other initiatives, please visit www.queertheatre.co.uk