An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo
About the Show
Meet Johnny. 18, and in his final year at boarding school. He ambles through daily life, Britney in his ears, a flaming homosexual who fails miserably to fit into the school’s (rather rigid) mould. He daydreams of being a gay tragedy - but he even fails at that.
Enter Harry, a confident, charming, rugby lad. To save time, trepidation and a tired queer-baiting narrative - Johnny and Harry shag.
All. The. Time.
This is not a coming out story, it is not a gay tragedy, and it is not porn. It is life through the lens of a queer young man, navigating masculinity, Grindr and an institution that is rife with shame; doing it all with a sensational soundtrack and a hearty dose of laughter.
Show Details
Writer Ned Blackburn
Directors Josh Stainer & Meg Bowron
Producer Lizzie Hawke
Johnny Ned Blackburn
Harry & Others Harvey Weed
Writer
Directors
Producer
Johnny
Harry & Others
Ned Blackburn
Josh Stainer & Meg Bowron
Lizzie Hawke
Ned Blackburn
Harvey Weed
London
Bristol
Manchester
What did the professionals have to say?
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
"In terms of its wit, its insights, its pacing and its persuasive story arc, An Adequate Abridgement is a thoroughly assured piece of work. More than that, though, it’s a warm but playful celebration of difference and acceptance, and a reminder that what we want and what we need might not be quite the same thing."
UK Theatre Web
"This is a gem. Funny, tragic and beautifully performed." "the two actors relished the comedy and delighted in several cheeky twists in the story." "Catch it quick!"
Scots Gay Arts
"…we can all recognise a part of ourselves in these characters, we all want to be loved for who we are and Blackburn’s faultless writing coupled with beguiling performances from both actors ensures a excellent hour of drama worthy of anyone’s fringe diary."
"A gem on every level; a theatrical joy that with humour pulls at the heartstrings."
