Pentabus are delighted to present an inspiring and joyful new play, One of Them Ones, by Charlie Josephine writer of the critically acclaimed I, Joan. The show will be touring the UK from 23rd March to 14th May 2023, kicking off in Ludlow and having its grandiose finale in London.
A dazzling new play about two siblings living in a rural community trying to get their heads around gender identity. Frankie is desperate to be understood, accepted, loved. But LGBTQ alphabet soup has got Michael’s head spinning. Why's it gotta be so complicated? Why can't they understand? Why can't things go back to the way they always were? Unpicking the complexities of identity and the fierce family love that hopefully holds us together.
"Frankie said we should do this, tell our story, cus yeah, it’s a mad one, and maybe someone might like it, and find it useful or whatever? So, that’s why we’re here...."
When Pentabus approached Charlie Josephine to write a new play, Charlie knew what they wanted to write…
"...a queer love story. Because the hetero-ghetto is wild right now, especially in the UK, it's a very challenging time to be trans and queer. But the love is always louder than the fear, and I believe in the power of good theatre. We are changed by hearing people's stories. Culture changes culture. So I'm honoured to have the opportunity to tour this queer and trans story to rural venues. It's such a terrible myth that queerness is just found in cities!"
A Pentabus Production and developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
