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Smoke
Drama + Cabaret House

Smoke

Come see the world the way Alex does. Everyday reality meets everyday fantasy in this queer comic thriller.

Alex has a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What, initially, appears to be an ‘everyday’ hack, soon, and very quickly, turns into something quite different, as Alex’s life spirals out of control. Reality meets fantasy, in the premiere of this new solo queer-thriller meets savage queer-comedy.

From playwright and performer Alexis Gregory; Riot Act (Kings Head Theatre, West End, touring), FutureQueer (Kings Head Theatre), Sex/Crime (Soho Theatre), and acclaimed film and theatre director Campbell X; Stud Life, DES!RE, My White Best Friend (Royal Court Theatre).

Alex's story is presented in a stripped back form. No lighting design. No stage effects. Just Alex, his story, his mobile phone, and...you. Smoke explores being a man, being queer, family, drugs, class, conspiracy theories, hackers, today’s obsession with self-documentation, living and dying in the digital age, Another Dead Gay on social media, truth, fakery, love, forgiveness, survival, and the Demon Twink in Starbucks. Smoke is a wild assault to the senses, and peak into a hidden world.

CAST & CREATIVES

Performer & Playwright | Alexis Gregory

Director | Campbell X

Script Consultant | Rikki Beadle-Blair

Photography | Tyler Kelly

PR | Chloe Nelkin Consulting

Ticket Price

£18

WHEN

2-11 November

WHERE

King's Head Theatre

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REVIEWS

Praise for Alexis Gregory’s previous work:

‘Frank, warm and uninhibited’ – Evening Standard

‘Queer theatre doesn’t get more essential’ – Metro

‘Gregory has proved one of the most idiosyncratic and provocative queer artists on the British stage’ – The Stage

‘This stand-out piece of theatre will become part of LGBTQ cultural heritage’ – Attitude

Previous Top Picks: Evening Standard, Metro, Attitude, i-D, Sunday Express, Time Out

YOUR VISIT

Running time: 60 mins.

Age Guidance: 16+

Trigger Warnings: Adult language, homophobic language, references to; homophobic assault, drug abuse, sexual abuse and grooming, grief, mental health issues, psychosis, stalking, suicide.

Starting times for this show vary. Please note that latecomers may not be admitted. Please ensure you arrive at the venue with plenty of time.

Our bar and box office are open from one hour before the performance starts. 


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