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Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tuesday, 26 Nov - Saturday, 30 Nov
£6.00 - £8.00
Tom Marshman presents
A HAUNTED EXISTENCE
Tuesday 26th - Saturday 30th November 2019
Show begins: 7.30pm
Tickets: £8 full / £6 conc.
Age recommendation: 16+
Running time: 60 mins
In the early 1950s, 17-year-old Geoffrey Patrick Williamson was on the Exeter-to-Bristol train when he got into a conversation with another man - also travelling in his train compartment - who accused Geoffrey of making 'improper approaches'. The other man was a Railway Officer in plain clothes. Geoffrey was arrested at the next stop. When questioned, Williamson revealed the names of men he had had sex with, so beginning a domino effect of arrests, prison sentences, aversion therapy and suicide.
A Haunted Existence weaves together history and hearsay to highlight turmoil, stigma and heartbreak and tells the story of Britain's very recent, shameful past. Tom Marshman blends creative technology, music and projection as he retraces a forgotten true story.
Alphabetti Theatre
Saint James' Boulevard
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4HP
The Alphabetti Theatre bar and theatre are wheelchair accessible. We have space for two wheelchair users per performance.
Ticket Collection Policy: Pay What You Feel tickets must be collected by the show's start time. Tickets uncollected by the start time will be made available to those on the waiting list for shows which sell out.
Age Recommendation: 16+
Running Time: 60 mins
Alphabetti Theatre is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and was created by Ali Pritchard in 2012. We create, produce, and programme new, original work from emerging artists across the performing arts, championing work in Music, Theatre, Comedy and Poetry. We strive to make theatre that is relatable and accessible to all, and are constantly looking for new ways to challenge ourselves, physically, mentally and conceptually – we believe that by challenging ourselves we inevitably challenge the audience, creating engaging and original experiences.
