Contradicktion, produced by Same Circle Theatre, is the debut show that is being made in collaboration with LGBTQIA+ people.
The one-man show follows James after he has recently come out and trying to navigate himself as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He has a few encounters with other LGBTQIA+ people and encounters a number of issues that makes him question his place.
Luke Dankoff, Producer and Company Director, said: “This is a really exciting new project for Same Circle that is continuing to grow and work with LGBTQIA+ from a range of backgrounds and regions. It is a privilege to be able to collaborate with LGBTQIA+ people, hear their stories and bring their opinions and voices to life through Contradicktion.“
Contradicktion aims to celebrate what it is to be an LGBTQIA+ person whilst also questioning and challenging toxic cultures that exist within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Same Circle are spending their time in four different venues across Leeds, York and Hull and will be holding a work in progress sharing at each venue, finishing their run with a work-in-progress sharing at Hull Truck Theatre as part of the venue’s Grow Festival on 29 April, where audiences will get the chance to watch the campy, chaotic and comedic one-man show.
Sean Climie, director, said: “Contradicktion is a queer coming of age show about finding yourself in a world that can sometimes be confusing. In the past year this project has made me question my privilege and every day I have been able to learn something new. Contradicktion aims to be conversational and deal with difficult issues in a fun way; we’ve had a blast in the writers room and rehearsal room and can’t wait for you to see it.”
Anyone is welcome to attend any of the rehearsals or sharings being held – for more information or to be put on the guestlist, contact samecircletheatre@gmail.com, and for the sharing at Hull Truck Theatre, you can book a ticket through the Hull Truck website (tickets are pay what you can).
Rehearsals:
University of Hull, Wednesday 12 April
York Theatre Royal, Wednesday 19 April
Hull Truck Theatre, Wednesday 26 April
Sharings:
University of Hull, Monday 17 April
Bransholme Chat shop, Monday 24 April
Hull Truck Theatre, Saturday 29 April