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  • Venue Royal Court Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 14 June 2025
  • Running time 2 hours (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

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Abseiling lesbians! Queers in the classroom! Moral panic in the streets! And an act of oppression that inspired a generational riot.

In 1988, a law banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools. Now, this electrifying new musical tells the story of Section 28 – and the teachers, students and activists who lived through it.

Exploring a defining moment in LGBTQ+ history, After the Act comes to the Royal Court following an acclaimed national tour. Created by multi-award-winning Breach Theatre, written by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, with music composed by Frew.

After the Act runs from 21 May 2025 until 14 June 2025 at the Royal Court Theatre, London.

In 1988, a law banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools. Now, this electrifying new musical tells the story of Section 28 – and the teachers, pupils and activists who lived through it.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of After the Act?

The cast features Ericka Posadas, Nkara Stephenson, Zachary Willis, Ellice Stevens, Frew, and Calie Hough.

Who are the creative team of After the Act?

Written by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens.
Directed by Billy Barrett, with composition, musical direction, orchestration and music co-production by Frew. Set and costume design is by Bethany Wells, choreography by Sung-Im Her, and lighting design by Jodie Underwood. Sound design and co-music production is by Owen Crouch, video design by Zakk Hein, and musical supervision from Martin Lowe. Associate sound design is by Matt Coulson, associate video design by Hayley Egan, and sound systems design by Ed Clarke. Casting is by Nick Hockaday, with casting associate Paris Hoxton. The production manager is Marius Rønning, company manager is Mica Taylor, lead producer is Ralph Thompson, executive producer for Breach is Sally Cowling, and executive producer is Steven Atkinson.

Important Notes

Access Performances
Chilled: Sat 31 May, 13:30; Captioned: Wed 4 June, 19:30; Audio described pre-show notes available from Mon 2 June.

Post-show Talk Tue 27 May
A conversation with the creative team. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Venue Information

Royal Court Theatre , Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

Nearest Tube or Train: Sloane Square (Circle Line, District Line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 22, 319, C1, N19, N22, 137, 452

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Critics' reviews of After the Act

★★★★ "After the Act is a triumph – the Royal Court is revived" - The i Paper (Royal Court, London)

★★★★ 'Breach Theatre’s audacious Section 28 musical is better than ever" - TimeOut (Royal Court, London)

★★★★ "It’s always galvanising. A fiery call to arms" - What's On Stage (Royal Court, London)

★★★★ "This musical feels exceptional… A massive achievement" - The Guardian (New Diorama Theatre, London)

★★★★ "Punchy and entertaining… Full of righteous anger and euphoric 80s synths" -The Telegraph (New Diorama Theatre, London)

Frequently Asked Questions

After the Act is playing at the Royal Court Theatre in London
The running time of After the Act is 2 hours (including interval)
The age recommendations for After the Act are: 14+
Yes, After the Act has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, After the Act has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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