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Round Midnight are now touring “Straight Talking”

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Straight Talking

…a performance that addresses attitudes towards LGB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual) issues. This piece has been endorsed by Elly Barnes, LGBT Schools Advisor for Birmingham City Council and Number One on The Independent’s 2011 “Pink List”

We at Round Midnight are incredibly passionate about this subject. We feel it is important to educate young people on these issues and we would like to bring Straight Talking to your school.

The Straight Talking performance is 30 minutes long so fits into any timetable and also has a follow on workshop if required. The story follows a conversation between two best mates, Andy and Dan. However, Andy has been keeping something from Dan that he fears might change their friendship, forever. Andy is gay and wants to be open and honest and tell his best friend. But how will Dan react? The piece takes a look at stereotypes, preconceptions and prejudice as Dan struggles to come to terms with Andy’s revelation.
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Straight Talking was recently performed at Perry Beeches school which prompted this response.

“The issues around acceptance, support and friendship were tackled in a sensitive and simple way in the production ‘Straight Talking’ by Round Midnight Ltd.  This superb theatre company performed their forty minute show and held discussions with every single year group at Perry Beeches for a whole day.  Students felt comfortable to engage with the actors and respond to the issues it raised about friends who ‘come out’ or know about young people being gay.  The story they tell using simple theatre was accessible to all 11 – 16 year olds. It really challenged and moved our whole school discussions further forward at a faster pace in a non-threatening, fun, story- based drama.  I would recommend this production and this theatre company to every school”.  Liam Nolan, Executive Headteacher, Perry Beeches.

If you would like anymore information or to book in a performance please contact us on 0121 440 8188 or email us straighttalking@roundmidnight.org.uk

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