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.
Post-show Talk Tue 27 May
A conversation with the creative team. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Monday – Friday: 7.30pm
Thursdays: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Saturdays: 1.30pm and 6.30pm
Age recommendation: 14+
Running time: 2 hours (including a 20-minute interval)
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Access Performances
Chilled: Sat 31 May, 1.30pm
Captioned: Wed 4 June, 7.30pm
Audio described pre-show notes available from Mon 2 June.
All tickets booked through the Royal Court website include a mandatory £1.50 restoration levy which is included within the overall price of your ticket. The restoration levy is paid directly to the theatre in order to cover the costs of essential maintenance and building upkeep.
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Sat 31 May 1.30pm
This performance will be Chilled with a Familiarisation Tour at 1pm. For more information, see the Access page on our website.
Wed 4 Jun 7.30pm
This performance will be Captioned with a Familiarisation Tour at 7pm. For more information, see the Access page on our website.