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Brook Tate 'Birthmarked'

Part of Brighton Festival 2024

‘Joyful, life-affirming show’ ★★★★ The Stage

‘Sincerity, generosity & glorious cheek… bursting with revelation’ ★★★★ The Guardian

A young Jehovah’s Witness comes to terms with his sexuality and finds his feet (and high heels...) in a world he once believed would be destroyed at Armageddon. Birthmarked is a new concept gig written and performed by Brook Tate and his grand ol’ band of pals. With original music likened to Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell, alongside a whale, a paintbrush and a pair of tap shoes, he hopes to shine a light on what it means to be marked... at birth.

Written and composed by Brook Tate. Directed by Sally Cookson.

Supported by Frances and Craig Wilson and the Stage One Bursary Scheme for New Producers Commissioned by Bristol Old Vic and developed in association with MAYK. Originally commissioned by The Wardrobe Ensemble.

Image by Paul Blakemore.