• Runtime: 120 minutes

• Theatre

by Mark Gatiss

A century of queer history – in and out of the closet – comes to life through the voices of queer men and women, with touching moments of love, pride and hope.

The Perfect Gentleman by Jackie Clune

A working class lesbian subverts the social norms of 1920s London with her penchant for gentleman’s attire.

Missing Alice by Jon Bradfield

A 1950s housewife’s comes to terms with her husband’s sexuality and lifestyle.

A Grand Day Out by Michael Dennis

A shy teenager protests outside parliament alongside other young gay men in 1994.

Something Borrowed by Gareth McLean

And – back in the present day – a gay man prepares for his wedding speech.

Queers was commissioned by the BBC to celebrate 50 years since the legalisation of homosexuality in Britain. Our production features four of the original eight monologues, which were televised in 2017 and later performed at the Old Vic.

This amateur production appears by arrangement with Nick Hern books.

Contains strong language and sexual themes