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Red Ladder Theatre & Silent Uproar

Close Enough to Touch

Wed 21 Oct

A show about sex, heartbreak… and toilets.

What happens when our deepest urges are shrouded in shame? What happens when we can’t articulate our desires, even to ourselves? Close Enough to Touch follows a man who has a girlfriend… and a secret.

In this gripping, intimate drama, audiences are taken into the world of cruising – anonymous sex in public places. As our nameless character’s secret builds, so does his shame. The play swings between passion and pathos as we watch a young man struggle to find pleasure, acceptance and, crucially, the language to express himself.

The script was longlisted in the RSC‘s 37 Plays project and previously performed at Theatre 503 in London.

Details

Event Artform: Theatre
Price: FREE
Date: Wed 21 Oct
Duration: 1hr 10m

Pay What You Can

Times are tough for many right now. That’s why for this show, we’re adopting a Pay What You Can approach.

Everyone is welcome to attend and pay whatever they can afford – whether that’s £2, £5, £20, or any amount that fits your budget.

Normally, tickets would be £13, but the choice of what you pay is yours.

If you’re paying in person, we’ll provide an envelope for you to discreetly place your contribution. Online payments will require your name and address for ticket processing.

When booking online, first select your seats (which are allocated as free tickets) – you will then be asked how much you’d like to donate. Choose your amount and select “Continue With Donation”.

Join us and contribute what feels right for you.

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Wed 21 Oct 2026
7:30pm
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