About:
James is stuck. Literally. Adrenalised and alone with an unconscious
cellmate in a police holding cell after throwing a brick during a queer
rights protest, he unpacks the experiences that brought him here: a
lifelong battle with identity, over-achievement masking loneliness, and
a family tragedy that left deep fractures. Pulled into protest culture
through a crush on an artist‑activist, personal grief and political fury
collide. With dark humour and confession, this powerful new play –
winner of the 2026 BoonDog Theatre Edinburgh Mentorship Scheme –
examines how systemic neglect pushes vulnerable people toward dangerous
obsessions and extreme acts.
James | Noah Xavier
The Man | Cai
Gruffudd
Written by | Noah Xavier
Directed by | Ren Flashner
and Maria Ramjee
Thanks | Boondog Theatre, The Liverpool
Institute for Performing Arts, Eli Randle at Unity Theatre, Nottingham
College, Josie Ince
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