Written by Nathaniel J Hall
A Dibby Theatre Production
A HOMEMcr Commission
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Accessibility
Accessible dates TBA
Cast
Josh-Susan Enright (They/Them)
Nathaniel J Hall (He/They)
Creative Team
Writer and Creative Lead - Nathaniel J Hall
Director – Scott Le Crass
Movement Directors – Plaster Cast (Aelien Brouwers, Lizard Morris)
​Stage Combat Director - Emmy Lahoul
Designer – Lu Herbert
Composer & Sound Designer – SHAR (Charlotte Barber)
Lighting Designer – Tracey Gibbs
Sound Designer – Joel Clements
AV Designer - ././ dede (Dee Dixon)
Dramaturgs – Cheryl Martin. Barry McStay, Rachel Clements
Cultural Engagement – Tolu Ajayi, mandla
Rehearsal Room Support - Susan Kerr
Production Team
Associate Producer - Roxanne Carney
Producer – Ross Carey
Interim Producer - Amanda Fawcett
Technical Stage Manager – Joel Clements
Company Stage Manager - Ronly Lam
Production Assistant - Ash Cox
Accessibility and Audience Development (tour)- Ash Cox
Set Construction - Ben Cook, Simon Pemberton
PR Consultant – Rachel Furst
Marketing Associate - Natalie Beech
Photography and Poster Design - Lee Baxter
Trailer Design - Gavin Wood
Production Photography - Dawn Kilner
Production Videography - Georgiana Ghetiu
BSL Interpreter - Russ Andrews
Captioner - Stevie Burrows
Environmental Sustainability Consultant - Robin Lyons
tour dates
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Mercury Theatre, Colchester - Thurs 13 & Fri 14 March
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Playhouse Theatre, Sheffield - Thurs 20 & Fri 21 March
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Unity Theatre, Liverpool - Thurs 27 March
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Hat Factory, Luton - Thurs 3 & Fri 4 April
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Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture (Venue TBA) - Weds 9 April
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Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield - Fri 11 April
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The Lowry, Salford - Weds 16-Sat 19 April
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Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough - Thurs 24 April
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Curve, Leicester - Fri 25 & Sat 26 April
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The Old Market Brighton - Tues 6 -Weds 7 May
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Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton - Fri 9 May
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About the show
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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.
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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.
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Content Warning: Contains scenes of an adult nature that some may find distressing.
Age Guidance: 18+
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"An intimate portrayal of queer love, aching with authenticity, pain and joy."
Russell T Davies
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"A starkly beautiful, honest and funny dive into the realities of a break up. Go see it."
Divina de Campo
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★"This show is far from Toxic - it is a breath of fresh air."
West End Best Friend
★ ★ ★ ★ "a beautiful reminder to us all to live life with pride"
★ ★ ★ ★ "Very thought-provoking”
Your MCR
"beautifully captures the queer desire to be seen and understood"
"a fearless exploration of HIV stigma, racism, homophobia, and toxic gender norms"
"a powerful piece and very well acted"
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