This page will trace the emergence, development and work of Gay and Lesbian Theatre in British alternative theatre from 1968-88. We are currently looking for a specialist in this area of work who would be interested in creating an introductory essay to the web page for us. Please contact us for more details. If you would like to create a web page for one of the companies listed below without a link, or contribute to an existing Company page please get in touch.
Companies identified to date:
Consenting Adults in Public
Coventry Lesbian Theatre Group
D.E.T. Enterprises
Donna and Kebab
Gay Sweatshop Theatre Company (Men and Women’s Companies)
Green Noses (Nottingham, street theatre)
Hard Corps (formerly Gauche)
Hardware Theatre Company
Hot Peaches (US)
New Heart
Nitty Gritty
Notting Hill Street Theatre
Open Theatre Company
Outcast Theatre Company
Parker and Klein
Pink Fairies
Pretty Disgusting Things
Red Rag
Slip of the Tongue
Split Britches (US)
In February 2023 Unfinished Histories present an exhibition and events: Acting Out: Celebrating LGBTQ Theatre of the 1970s and 80s at Hackney Archives, CLR James Library, Dalston Square, E8 3BQ, running from 1st to 24th February (open Wednesday to Friday 10-6pm and the first Saturday of each month) For more information see here