curated 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 Man On The Platform by Mark Gatiss
1917. A man returning from the war trenches recollects a love that dared not speak its name.
Safest Spot In Town by Keith Jarrett
1941. As the blitz hits London, Frederick is grateful he survived in an unlikely place of refuge.
I Miss The War by Matthew Baldwin
1967. Maybe the Sexual Offences Act won't revolutionise everything as far as Jack's concerned.
More Anger by Brian Fillis
1987. Wth AIDS hitting the headlines, a new part looks like a game changer for actor Phil.
Queers was commissioned by the BBC to celebrate 50 years since the legalisation of homosexuality in Britain. This production features the remaining four monologues not performed in our 2020 production of Queers.
This amateur production appears by arrangement with Nick Hern books.
Contains strong language and sexual themes