Lead image by Lee Baxter
Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, Toxic is the critically-acclaimed new show from award-winning theatre maker Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It’s A Sin).
"This is the story of how we met, fell in love, and f*cked it up."
Manchester 2017. A chance meeting on a hook-up app sets two damaged thirty-something hearts on a spectacular collision course. Born into Thatcher’s Britain of race riots and rampant homophobia and growing up in the shadow of Aids and Section 28, the pair form a trauma bond so tight, they might just survive it all. But sometimes survival means knowing when to leave.
This explosive semi-autobiographical show written by Nathaniel J Hall and performed by Nathaniel with Josh-Susan Enright blends storytelling (dir. by Scott Le Crass), movement (Plaster Cast), stunning design (Lu Herbert), visual projections and lighting (dede ././ and Tracey Gibbs) and an original pumping soundtrack by SHAR.
Inspired by true events, Toxic is a powerful and passionate play that pulls back the glittery curtain of pride to reveal a place where many still suffer the devastating impact of generational HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms.
"A starkly beautiful, honest and funny diver into the realities of a break up. Go see it" - Divina de Campo
"An intimate portrait of queer love, aching with authenticity, pain and joy" - Russell T. Davies
★★★★★ "Intoxicating on every level" - North West End
★★★★★ "This show is far from Toxic - it is a breath of fresh air" - West End Best Friend
★★★★ "If trauma is toxic, Toxic is an antidote" - Northern Soul
★★★★ "A beautiful reminder to us all to live life with pride" - Curtain Call Reviews
★★★★ "Very thought-provoking" - Your MCR
All production photos by Dawn Kilner
Seated (unreserved)
Performances: 19:30 daily
Doors: 18:45 daily
Tickets: £18
Early bird offer: Book before the end of February and save £3 per ticket
Age: 18+ only
Duration: 80 minutes
Trigger Warnings: Contains scenes of an adult nature that some may find distressing. Show includes flashing lights and amplified sound.
Presented by Dibby Theatre
Part of Brighton Fringe
A £2 venue levy charge applies to all tickets
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