'Rachael's Cafe' performance in aid of Gendered Intelligence

Event information

After a successful tour to the Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe and Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, 'Rachael's Cafe' the play will be performed for one night only at Central School for Speech & Drama, London in aid of arts-based charity Gendered Intelligence.

Written through interviews with it's real life subject, a fun-loving, incredible pre-op transgender lady living and working in Indiana on the USA's Bible Belt, 'Rachael's Cafe' is a story about one person's unique and moving journey as she struggles with her place in the outside world, while simultaneously trying to create Rachel’s Café, an oasis where everyone is accepted – with no exceptions. This daring and humorous new play delves deep into one person’s understanding of and relationship with gender and sexuality, and it’s implications in the wider world for himself, his family and his place in society.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE SPLIT 50/50 WITH THE THEATRE COMPANY AND THE GENDERED INTELLGENCE YOUTH GROUP

There will also be a bar and we will be selling cakes, cookies and snacks. So come a bit earlier for a nice drink and a bit of a catch up! (Bar opens at 6pm) Followed by a short Q&A with actor Graham Elwell and writer Lucy Danser.

Gendered Intelligence is a community interest company that runs arts programmes, creative workshops, and trans youth group sessions that looks to engage people in debates about gender. We work predominantly within young people’s settings and have educative aims. We believe that art is an amazing tool for sharing our stories, platforming our voices and building awareness.

For more information go to: www.littleflytheatre.com
You can ask any questions here or on the 'Rachael's Cafe' the play Facebook page: facebook.com/rachaelscafetheplay
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**** Three Weeks
**** The Latest
**** Whatsonstage (Edinburgh)
**** Whatsonstage (Brighton)
**** Fringe Review
**** ScotsGay
**** New Kid at the Fringe

‘A true gem’
New Kid at the Fringe

‘Terrific’
ScotsGay Magazine

‘Heartwarming’
GScene

‘A precious gem’
Three Weeks

‘engaging viewing’
Whatsonstage.com

‘Danser’s debut play is something of a tour-de force’
The Latest

‘sensitive, quietly moving production’
The Argus

‘Graham Elwell's natural and warm performance’
The Scotsman

‘Graham Elwell’s skilful performance as Rachael’
New Kid at the Fringe

‘Sensitive and often insightful explorations of the transgender experience’ Three Weeks Magazine

‘Rachael's warm, effeminate personality shines through it.’
Whatsonstage.com

‘an utterly charming piece...both engaging and thought provoking’
New Kid at the Fringe

‘It’s a beautifully written one person piece...in turns humorous and poignant’ ScotsGay Magazine

‘friendly and fascinating character’
New Kid at the Fringe

‘informs without being didactic, explores without making your uncomfortable, explains without argument’
Andie’s Place

‘Danser moves assuredly through a narrative of honesty, emotional betrayal and acceptance’
The Irish Times

‘A real demonstration that the inside is more important than out.’ Whatsonstage.com