When You're ?
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If you could write a letter to your 11-year-old self, what would it say?
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Emma’s present speaks to her past, detailing the ‘coming out’ period of her life as she realised, over the course of a decade, that she was a lesbian, non-binary and asexual. It has all the firsts: crush, love, kiss, relationship, heartbreak, and first time, with humorous anecdotes relatable to all (16+) audiences.
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When You’re ? details the highs and lows of growing up gay in a homophobic environment and the euphoric highs as self-hate turns into self-discovery turns into self-love.
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'When You're ?' is a constantly evolving piece that moves with the performer as she goes through life.
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Current show title:
When You're 24
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It has been previously known as:
When You're 22
When You're 23
"Hey Em. It's me. I'm you but from the fuuuture"
Information for Programmers
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Writer/Performer:
Emma Bourke
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Show Length: 15-40 minutes
(every performance of When You're ? is different, and the running times can be altered to fit the requirements to the venue/festival)
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Stage: End-on
It's a performer onstage delivering a letter and uses simple lighting and no set pieces. The only prop is an optional chair.
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To request more information about the piece or to book email emmabourketheatre@outlook.com
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When You're 23 performing at Worcester Fringe 2021
Reviews...
"beautifully simple theatrical structure in which to share her heartfelt autobiography"
- Lee Farley (Perfect Circle Theatre Company) -
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"Emma performed with sparkle and personality. The energy of the performance was palpable. A funny and touching performance that was both personal and relatable, told in an engaging enjoyable way".
- Daniel Somerville (Programmer for SAUCY) -
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"wonderfully performed, a heart-warming exploration of identity"
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"lighthearted and fun piece about identity, the tone and style of the writing felt very relatable"
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"I want to know what else happens!"
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Words from The audience
Upcoming Tour Dates
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Previous Tour Dates
10th October 2019 - University of Worcester Scratch Night
26th September 2020 - Stoke Scratch Night (Malvern Cube)
14th January 2021 - Theatre Mix @ Home (GUSH Theatre)
3rd June 2021 - Unexpected Tales (Attenborough Arts Centre)
10th July 2021 - Ludlow Fringe
31st July 2021 - SAUCY: Queer Performance Worcester Style (Worcester Fringe)
22nd December 2021 - 5th January 2022 - Loud & Queer Online
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When you're ? is available to book for tour dates in 2023/24...