Proud @ The Union

'Proud' by Bren Gosling. Rehearsed reading @ The Union Theatre on 3rd July. Matinee and evening. Accompanied by a Q & A. Love is Love

[LUXF@©tor Group (UK) @LUXFactor]

@ProudTheUnion1 @TheUnionTheatre Such a naturalistic piece of theatre in the making with this new work by @BrenGosling sensitivey directed by stunning upcoming Director @SamGaffney11 Will the two go forward as one and evolve...? Awesome venue too, was I really in London? #Pride

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@MrAstleyJames @BrenGosling @J_MartinEdwards @itsjackmatthew @RikkiBB @TheUnionTheatre Thank you for your kind words!

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@DrJamesLovelock @BrenGosling @J_MartinEdwards @itsjackmatthew @SamGaffney11 @RikkiBB Thank you for being wonderful. It was such a lovely aspect of the event you made it possible. We are indebted to you

[Ray Murphy @RayMurphy88]

@JaymesSygrove @BrenGosling @ProudTheUnion1 @RikkiBB This was such a delight to see and so encouraging seeing great new work being produced and supported. Many congrats to all and best of luck with it. Great evening! And in great company, dear chap. 😘❤️❤️❤️

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ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO!

Thank you for everyone who came along to the first show today. Stunning audience. Great to see so many people there.

There are still tickets available for this evening’s production. Don’t miss out! #proud

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TICKETS ARE STILL AVALIABLE FOR TOMORROW!

All the info you need is below - see you there!

https://t.co/InF9360let…

[The Queer Review 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @TheQueerReview]

The Love is Love series @TheUnionTheatre runs 3rd-6th July 2019 & includes PROUD a rehearsed reading of a new play by @BrenGosling - @ProudTheUnion1 is an official @PrideInLondon event #LondonPride #LGBTQ #LondonTheatre #pride #loveislove

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Tomorrow is show day! We have two shows; one at 2.30pm and one at 7.30pm.

Come along and support new British playwriting and the wonderful space that is @TheUnionTheatre

We also have two post-show talks. Even more reasons to come along!

We hope to see you there #proud

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Rikki Beadle Blair – Q & A chair (7.30pm)

Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE is a British actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, singer, designer, choreographer, dancer and songwriter.

We are very excited to have him! Welcome, @RikkiBB

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James Lovelock – Q & A chair (2.30pm)

Dr James Lovelock is an academic at the University of Wolverhampton specialising in queer representation in contemporary musical theatre.  He is currently writing LGBTQ+ characters and queer representation in contemporary musical theatre

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The ‘Proud’ rehearsed reading is also accompanied by a panel discussion about the representation of queer characters in modern plays. Each discussion will have a very exciting guest host. Details to follow shortly

Another brilliant reason to come along!

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@MrAstleyJames Amazing! We look forward to seeing you there James

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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Martin Edwards - Roland

Martin’s performance credits include a national tour as the lead in The Long Walk Back by Rough House Theatre. He is also a senior reader at Theatre503 where several of his short plays have been performed.

Welcome, @J_MartinEdwards

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This play starts of our week of Pride events . Q and A after the play . #lgbtq #londonpride #LGBTQoftwitter #londo

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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Niccolò Besio - Amir

Nicco is an Italian, London-based actor best known for his portrayal of Goffredo Borgia in the TV show Borgia. Film credits include Enrico in Wonderwell, Zico in We Die Young and the lead in the film Brothers of Italy.

Welcome, Nicco!

[Proud @ The Union @ProudTheUnion1]

Today is the day of our FIRST READ THROUGH! Beyond excited to get the company together and start the work

Tickets are still available so do grab them if you are interested in coming along.

Further cast announcements and post-show Q & A information will follow shortly #proud

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@MrAstleyJames Hi James. They are on the Union Website under the Love is Love section in What’s On

Hope to see you there!

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CAST ANNOUCEMENT

Jack Matthew - Gary

Jack is a young, east London. Performance credits include productions at the Olivier Theatre, Arcola Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford.

Jack trained at Jigsaw Arts, Silvia Young and the National Youth Theatre.

Welcome, @itsjackmatthew!

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What gets in the way is Amir’s post-traumatic stress, his inability to identify as gay and Roland’s relationship with his 15-year-old son, Gary.
PROUD is a compelling story for our time about loss and love, identity and the need to belong.
#prideweek #newwriting #theatre #london