The new show ‘Birthmarked’ at The Lowry follows the director’s real life experiences growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and coming out as gay.
The show, which is written and performed by Brook Tate, will debut at The Lowry on the Salford Quays from Wednesday May 29 until Friday May 31.
Birthmarked will depict Brook’s turmoil he experienced as a 23-year-old Jehovah’s Witness who was disfellowshipped after coming out.
Tate is supported live on stage by his five-person band, who multirole as characters in Tate’s journey and incorporate original songs into this story of self-discovery and self-determination.
Brook Tate comments: “With a band of pals, a whale, a giraffe, and eventually a tap dancing zebra, I tell my story of being excommunicated from my family’s religion, the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and hope to spread awareness for those who have experienced similar circumstances.
“The reception from audiences in Bristol and at the Fringe was way beyond what I could have expected, and we are thrilled to now be able to bring the show to Salford.”
The show is also directed by the Oliver award winner Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, A Monster Calls, National Theatre).
This semi-improvised show follows Brook as he finds the strength to take a leap into the unknown, “and shines a light on what it means to be marked… at birth.”
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