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R loves X... J wants R... F adores J... E longs for F... How can anyone live within the constraints of a society that can at best misunderstand them, at worst, only condemn? One of the first plays to depict lesbianism on Broadway, Edouard Bourdet's La Prisonniere ignited a scandal in 1927, prompting new laws against obscenity and the arrest of the entire company. Now, 90 years on, Arcola Queer Collective presents a radical reimagining of this landmark play following their sold-out productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Little Prince. Enter the world of The X for a provocative tale of romance, sexuality and societal submission, directed by international cabaret and queerlesque star Rubyyy Jones.

Cast/Performers

Jessica Amery (Giselle), Melina Antunes (Francoise), Vix Dillon (D'Ainguines), Ricardo Dominguez (Marchand), Tink Flaherty (Georges), Jonathan Keane (Jaques), Jessica McClellan (Irene), Jet Moon (De Montcel), Layla Skybird (Josephine)

Creatives/Company

Presented by: Arcola Queer Collective
Director(s): Rubyyy Jones, Claire O'Flaherty (assistant)
Lighting: Sherry Cohen
Sound: Kirsty Gillmore
Costume: Prince Lydia
Stage Manager: Liam Mercer