Riot Act
Synopsis
Riot Act is a solo verbatim show, created entirely, word for word, out of interviews with three key-players in the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement; Michael Anthony Nozzi; a survivor of the Stonewall Riots, Lavina Co-op; an alternative ‘70s drag artist, and Paul Burston; ‘90s London AIDS activist.
Following several UK tours and a special West End performance, this critically acclaimed audience favourite is a breathtaking, rip-roaring, white-knuckle ride through six decades of queer history, taking the audience right up to the present day.
Provocative, tender, truthful, funny, political and personal, these are stories of queerness, sexuality, activism, addiction, family, childhood, love, sex, drag, community, togetherness, conflict, identity, youth, ageing, loss, fierce queens and a Hollywood diva.
Riot Act is a celebration of queer activism across the decades, pulling no punches, hilarious and inspiring. It’s a riot!
Running Time: 75 minutes (no interval)
Age Guidance: 15+ – occasional strong language and sexual references
Tickets
£16 – £10
DISCOUNTS*
£2 off 16 – 26 yrs (with a free 16-26 Membership) and Curve Connect
15% off for Members
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
*Please note all orders are subject to a non-refundable £2.00 booking fee. Free events are excluded.
Credits & Acknowledgments
Written and Performed by Alexis Gregory
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE
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In this episode, step inside the rehearsal room for our upcoming Made at Curve production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by Curve’s Associate Director Cara Nolan (WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?).
Host Martin Ballard speaks to Alexandra Mardell (Rita), Dominic Mafham (Frank) and Associate Director Martha Kent about why this much-loved play remains so relevant today, the rehearsal process, and why audiences should step into the study with Rita and Frank this autumn.
EDUCATING RITA plays at Curve from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 17 October.