9 Apr 2025
Loading Bay
Toxic
Nathaniel J Hall
Sometimes, survival means knowing when to leave.
Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, Toxic was 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.
Credits
Cast
Writer & Creative Lead
Director
Movement Directors
Stage Combat Director
Designer
Composer & Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
AV Designer
Dramaturgs
Cultural Engagement
Rehearsal Room Support
Past event
Were you at this event?
Let us know what you thought on social media or find out what’s on soon!
See what's onRelated Events
Fri 9 Oct - Sun 20 Dec 2026 (Thu - Sun)
Radical Joy
An exhibition exploring the wonderful world of street performance and outdoor arts.
15 & 16 Oct 2026
How Soon is Now
Box of Tricks
An indie musical about mates, music and magic – set to a live soundtrack of 90s classics.
Fri 23 Oct 2026
Loaded Laughs
BFD Comedy
Our ever-popular comedy night returns to Loading Bay
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Palingenesis and Non-Ordinary Services – Double-bill
D_Antidote Production
A double-bill of contemporary dance from Taiwan by The Stage award-winners D_Antidote Production.
6 Nov 2026
