“Refreshingly emotional” ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly
“Engaging and important” ★★★★ The Stage
★★★★ The Scotsman
★★★★ The List
Tom has always dreamt of being a successful actor, and now after years of disappointment he is finally presented with his golden opportunity… and an impossible decision to make.
Set against the backdrop of the 2017 #MeToo movement, VELVET explores the complex realities of harassment within the industry and how far a person is willing to go to achieve their dreams. However, when most creatives are riding the wave of change, will Tom’s opportunity slip through his fingers?
Winner of Theatre Weekly’s ‘Outstanding Monologue’ in Edinburgh 2018’s best of the fest,VELVET is written and performed by Tom Ratcliffe and directed by Andrew Twyman (Kanye the First; Hightide).
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A pioneering theatre with a unique Northern Voice, locally rooted, global in outlook, inspiring artists, audiences and communities to reach their greatest potential. We produce and present inspiring theatre that reflects the diversity of a modern Britain. We provide the resources, space and support to grow people and ideas, are an ambassador for our city, a flagship for our region and a welcoming home for our communities. Through our work with schools and local communities we engage with thousands of young people, disabled groups and adults, offering opportunities to participate in the arts, whether as the first step into a career, a way to build confidence and meet new people, or as part of a rounded education.
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