two men embrace surrounded by pink and green smoke

9 Apr 2025

Toxic

Nathaniel J Hall

Sometimes, survival means knowing when to leave.

Event Details
Date 9 Apr 2025
Times 7.30pm (80 minutes)
Location Loading Bay
Ages 18+
Access
  • 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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Credits
A Dibby Theatre production. A HOME co-commission.

Credits

Josh-Susan Enright & Nathaniel J Hall
Cast
Nathaniel J Hall
Writer & Creative Lead
Scott Le Crass
Director
Plaster Cast (Aelien Brouwers, Lizard Morris)
Movement Directors
Emmy Lahoul
Stage Combat Director
Lu Herbert
Designer
SHAR (Charlotte Barber)
Composer & Sound Designer
Tracey Gibbs
Lighting Designer
Joel Clements
Sound Designer
././ dede (Dee Dixon)
AV Designer
Cheryl Martin, Barry McStay, Rachel Clements
Dramaturgs
Tolu Ajayi, mandla
Cultural Engagement
Susan Kerr
Rehearsal Room Support

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BSL interpretation

This performance will have British Sign Language interpretation. Got any questions? Contact us on [email protected]

Audio Description

This performance be Audio Described in English. Got any questions? Contact us on [email protected]

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