9 Apr 2025
Toxic
Nathaniel J Hall
Sometimes, survival means knowing when to leave.
Youth Pass: £5 ↓
- BSL interpreted
- Audio described
Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, Toxic is the critically acclaimed new show from Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It’s a Sin).
This is the story of how we met, fell in love and f*cked it up.
Manchester, 2017. A chance meeting on a hook-up app sets two damaged thirtysomething hearts on a spectacular collision course. This pair were born into Thatcher’s Britain of race riots, rampant homophobia, and growing up in the shadow of AIDS and Section 28 – now forming a trauma bond so tight that they might just survive it all. But sometimes, survival means knowing when to leave.
Written by and starring Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It’s a Sin), this explosive semi-autobiographical show blends storytelling, movement, stunning design, visual projections, lighting and a pumping original soundtrack. Toxic pulls back the glittery curtain of pride to reveal a place where many still suffer the devastating impact of generational HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms.
Age 18+. Contains scenes of an adult nature that some may find distressing. Includes flashing lights and amplified sound.
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BSL interpretation
This performance will have British Sign Language interpretation. Got any questions? Contact us on [email protected]
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This performance be Audio Described in English. Got any questions? Contact us on [email protected]
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