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Posted 2023-06-21 by Jane ⇒ follow

Thu 29 Jun 2023

explores the practical, political and personal issues of depicting past gay experience in the light of modern sensibilities.

Examining the lives of Edward Carpenter, D.H.Lawrence, Frederick Rolfe (Baron Corvo), Lord Alfred Douglas and Oscar Wilde, the poet, playwright and theatre director, Campbell Kay reflects on the depiction of historic gay experience through the lens of contemporary sensibilities. This dramatised performance piece references Campbell Kay's newly published play Fatal Friendship (Douglas and Wilde), his latest collection of poems Letters from Venice (Rolfe/Corfo) and Phoenix Rising (Lawrence).

Ticket price includes a copy of the new publication Fatal Friendship (Douglas and Wilde) R.R.P £6.99.
All proceeds from this production go to support the work of Nottingham Arts Theatre. Registered Charity Number 1085862

Age guidance: Please note this production includes discussions of adult relationships and themes of a sexual nature. It is appropriate for audiences of 16 years +.

More information at nottingham-theatre.co.uk/NottinghamArtsTheatre.dll/WhatsOn?f=1330515