Queer Rebellion

Mixing documentary theatre with the joy of a musical, After The Act: A Section 28 Musical, from the award-winning Breach Theatre, unpacks the impact of Section 28, a law that silenced LGBTQ+ voices in schools for over a decade. Following on from a critically acclaimed national tour, the show hits the stage at the Royal Court, offering a poignant yet darkly humorous exploration of a law that shaped generations. With a pulse-pounding 80s-inspired score by composer Frew and a script by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, it's a musical that still today demands to be heard.

Through the voices of the teachers, students and activists who fought back, After The Act champions the defiance sparked by Thatcher's Section 28 law, which created an era of silence and fear for the LGBTQ+ community. It was a community that refused to stay quiet, though, and this glorious production is both a rallying cry and a celebration of those who fought for change.