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SUMMARY:Detention
DESCRIPTION:Detention\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Detention\n\n\n\nPresented by Gary Clarke Company Ltd \n\n\n\nIn 1988\, a piece of legislation from Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Government devastated lives.  \n\n\n\nGary Clarke Company’s new dance theatre show following Coal and Wasteland explores Section 28\, which ‘prohibited the promotion of homosexuality’\, forcing the LGBT+ community into a place of secrecy\, fear\, and shame. Set to a backdrop of nationwide industrial turmoil and the onslaught of Aids. \n\n\n\nGary Clarke uses powerful storytelling\, drawing on verbatim testimonies\, with vivid choreography performed by a company of exceptional dancers\, narrator\, and a local cast of LGBT+ people. Featuring music tracks by the iconic Test Dept\, Detention is a bold and moving portrayal of the remarkable resilience of the individuals and organisations of the time. \n\n\n\nTo find out more about the UK tour visit: www.detentiontour.co.uk \n\n\n\nCo-commissioned by Nottingham Playhouse\, Grand Theatre Blackpool\, Lawrence Batley Theatre\, Cast\, The Place. \n\n\n\nJoin the community cast! \n\n\n\nGary Clarke Company is looking for five members of the local LGBT+ community\, aged 40+\, to join their exceptional cast of performers live on stage. A fantastic opportunity to make a unique contribution to this story of Section 28 and the LGBT+ community’s fight for justice. \n\n\n\nThis session will be led by Gary Clarke and will be an opportunity to hear more about the role and to try out some ideas from the show. If this sounds like you then find out more and sign-up for the taster session on Monday 16 June at Oxford Playhouse\, 7.00pm to 9.30pm. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to register for the free taster session or have any questions\, please get in touch with Laura Barber\, Engagement Manager at the Gary Clarke Company. \n\n\n\nPhone: 07999 548775 \n\n\n\nEmail: engagementgcc@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A bold and unflinching production like no other!” ★★★★★  \n\n\n\nTheatre and Tonic \n\n\n\n\n\n“The choreography is electric\, furious\, funny\, and full of light.” ★★★★★  \n\n\n\nEast Midlands Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £14.00 \n\n\n\nA £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event\, except for members\, schools\, groups\, access bookers\, and tickets priced under £10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 26 to Saturday 27 September 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 25 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show contains some flashing lights\, loud music\, smoke effects\, and references to violence and homophobia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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