After The Act by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, composed by Frew

Synopsis

Abseiling lesbians! Queers in the classroom! Moral panic in the streets! And an act of oppression that inspired a generational riot. 

In 1988, a law banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools. Now, this electrifying new musical tells the story of Section 28 – and the teachers, pupils and activists who lived through it. 

★★★★ ‘This musical feels exceptional… A massive achievement’The Guardian
★★★★ ‘Punchy and entertaining… Full of righteous anger and euphoric 80s synths’ The Telegraph 

Exploring a defining moment in LGBTQ+ history, After the Act comes to the Royal Court following an acclaimed national tour. Created by multi-award-winning Breach Theatre, written by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, with music composed by Frew. 

Originally co-produced by Brighton Dome and Festival, HOME, New Diorama and Warwick Arts Centre.

Royal Court Theatre presents a Breach production commissioned by New Diorama