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After the Act Tickets

When silence was law, voices found a way to rise
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After the Act Tickets

About After the Act

Following its acclaimed national tour, the documentary theatre musical, After the Act, comes to the Royal Court Theatre. Book After the Act tickets on London Theatre.

After the Act is a musical that tells the story of Section 28–a law that banned the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools beginning in 1988. This stunning piece of verbatim theatre highlights the teachers, students, and activists who lived through this time. From the double life of a closeted teacher to tales of church-based conversion therapy, this show explores the silence and shame created during this time, as well as the bravery and strength of those who resisted.

During its acclaimed national tour, The Guardian's 4-star review said, "This musical feels exceptional. That it creates such a compelling narrative around a legal clause, and keeps us captive in enacting debates on its subclauses, is a massive achievement alone."

This impactful show was created by Breach Theatre (Wannabe, Joan of Leeds) and is written by Breach Theatre leaders Ellice Stevens and Billy Barrett (who is also the musical's director). The creators were first inspired to develop this musical as they were coming up on the 20th anniversary of repealing Section 28 in 2023.

As Barrett said, "The discourse is being rerun today in the hysteria around trans rights. Our show is saying: 'Does this ring any bells?'"

After the Act in London stars Calie Hough (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical), Ericka Posadas (Your Lie In April), Nkara Stephenson (Heartstopper), Zachary Willis (The Naughty List), Ellice Stevens, and Frew.

The exceptional creative team includes music by Frew that transports audiences to 1980s electronica clubs. The set and costume design is by Bethany Wells (Songs of the Wayfarer), lighting design is by Jodie Underwood (Is God Is), choreography is by Sung-Im Her (Paradise Now!), and sound design is by Ed Clarke (Aladdin).

Run time

2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.

Age

Ages 14+.

Start date

21st May, 2025

End date

14th June, 2025

Venue

Sloane Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8AS

Directions

Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452

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Show schedule

Day of weekEvening
Monday-
Tuesday7:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 PM
Thursday7:30 PM
Friday-
Saturday6:30 PM
Sunday-

Frequently asked questions

What is After the Act about?

Following its acclaimed national tour, the documentary theatre musical, After the Act, comes to the Royal Court Theatre. This piece of verbatim theatre tells the story of Section 28–a law that banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools beginning in 1988.

Where is After the Act playing?

After the Act is playing at Royal Court. The theatre is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.

How long is After the Act?

The running time of After the Act is 2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.

How do you book tickets for After the Act?

Book tickets for After the Act on London Theatre.

What's the age requirement for After the Act?

The recommended age for After the Act is Ages 14+..

How much do tickets cost for After the Act?

Tickets for After the Act start at £19.

Who wrote After the Act?

Ellice Stevens and Billy Barrett of Breach Theatre wrote the show.

Who directed After the Act?

Billy Barrett stages the show.

What songs are in After the Act?

This piece of documentary theatre uses first-hand interviews with those impacted by Section 28 and then turns their words into song.

Is After the Act appropriate for kids?

This play is best for those ages 14 and above as it references homophobic language, child abuse, and suicide.

Is After the Act good?

After the Act is a wonderful piece of documentary theatre that had a critically acclaimed national run before coming to the Royal Court Theatre.

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