Down Stage Write presents four filmed monologues commissioned from members of their Write Out Loud LGBTQ+ writer development programme.
From the struggles of gay parenthood to forging a place for your identity in a world that resists it these short pieces from Devon and Cornwall writers take a wry and heartfelt look at the LGBTQ+ experience today.
The proceeds of this event will go directly towards funding Down Stage Write’s future work of the Write Out Loud project.
THE BRYONY HOTEL by Bee Jarvis
Performed by Samantha Tossu
Bryony has always been a welcoming person, but opening her home up during an unprecedented global pandemic brings risks but also the possibility of love.
NOT AN OPTION by Fynn Roberts
Performed by Maisy Barlow
A simple box on a local council form. A non-binary hacker with a message. A whole host of possible options.
PRIVATE by Robin Oliver
Performed by Robin Oliver.
Tomorrow is a big day for Benjamin. The big reveal. And sometimes you need a private conversation with a friend to help you prepare.
JELLYFISH by Jaime Lock
Performed by Charlotte McEvoy
Did you know Jellyfish don’t need sperm to reproduce? But for other creatures the path to parenthood isn’t so straightforward….
Director: Jon Nash
Director of Photography and Editor: Hector Manchego
Sound Recordist and Production Assistant: Gian Carlo Ferrini
Produced by Down Stage Write and 45 Degrees Photography
Supported by Arts Council England.
Down Stage Write CIC creates development and production opportunities for Playwrights in Devon and Cornwall. Write Out Loud! Is our programme for LGBTQ+ writers. For more information or to take part visit the website.
Cost: £5
Accessibility Statement: There is a steep slope from the street leading to the main entrance and a flight of stairs up to our front door. More level access is possible by approaching from Exeter Central Library on Castle street. Step-free access to the building is available via a ramped entrance on the side of the building. The side entrance is equipped with automatic doors.
All ground floor spaces are fully accessible with a mix of level flooring and gentle ramps. Spaces on our first floor are accessible via lift or the main staircases with level floor access throughout. Unfortunately, our second floor is not accessible via lift. Access from the first floor is via one flight of stairs.
Induction loops are in place in our main auditorium and Studio 74. A selection of our films are caption subtitled. Caption subtitling is a service that makes our film programme accessible to our d/Deaf and hearing-impaired customers by displaying additional auditory information on the screen. These can be found here.
In the main auditorium and Studio 74 we have raked seating which has steps on either side. The seats have arms. If you are a wheelchair user we have removable seats or approriate spaces available in all event spaces to accommodate this.
The cafe bar plays low level recorded music during the day, wih moderately bright lighting. During the evening in the cafe bar the music is louder and the lighting is lower. The cafe bar can become busy at various times which makes it louder.
Events in the auditorium vary depending on what is showing, there will be signage if there is going to be haze, flashing lights or strobe.
The building can be busy with multiple events happening at the same time, if during your visit you feel you need a quieter space please ask the duty manager who will try to accommodate this where possible.
There is one accessible parking space for Blue Badge Holders. To reserve this for your visit, please call our box office team on 01392 667080 who will provide you with a parking permit upon arrival.
Level access to accessible toilets is available on all floors. Please ask Box Office for the radar key if needed. We have gender neutral toilets available in Studio 74 and on the first floor.
Guide / Hearing / Assistance Dogs are welcome. If you wish to take your dog into the performance, please let us know when booking your ticket so that we can arrange an adjacent seat.
Patrons with disabilities may also bring a companion free of charge to all Exeter Phoenix promoted events, and most externally promoted events taking place in the venue. Please call 01392 667080 or email our box office team to organise this.