When You're ?
If you could write a letter to your 11-year-old self, what would it say?
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.
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.
'When You're ?' is a constantly evolving piece that moves with the performer as she goes through life.
Current show title:
When You're 24
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
Writer/Performer:
Emma Bourke
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)
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.
To request more information about the piece or to book email emmabourketheatre@outlook.com
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) -
"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) -
"wonderfully performed, a heart-warming exploration of identity"
"lighthearted and fun piece about identity, the tone and style of the writing felt very relatable"
"I want to know what else happens!"
Words from The audience
Upcoming Tour Dates
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
When you're ? is available to book for tour dates in 2023/24...