Beautiful Thing

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Writer Jonathan Harvey describes his play as an urban fairytale. Its a story of sexual awakening, set in the close-knit, working class community of the Thamesmead Estate, south-east London.

Sandra works as manager of a local pub, her teenage son, Jamie is the kind of student who hates athletics and is victimized by his peers. Jamies neighbour at Thamesmead, Ste, is a popular jock at the school, but Ste has his own problems at home. One night, Ste seeks refuge at Jamies flat, where the two boys share a bed, and the foundation for first love is set.

Cast and crew

Director

Jeffrey Vaughan

Cast

Jamie - Henry Davidson
Sandra - Jo Munro
Ste - Alastair Lumsden
Leah - Lana Kerr
Tony - Andrew Morrison

Crew

Stage Manager/Set Construction - Andrew Cook
Production Assistant - Katrina Yelavich
Technical Operator - Catherine MacManus
Artwork - Andy Frampton
Photography - Reg Graham
Marketing - Brian Kilkelly
Front of House - Alison Finigan
Front of House - Murray Robertson