

Queer Spaces Live: Climate Pride
A night of new writing and performances, imagining a better world through a queer lens.
£5
The Round
1h 10m, no interval
About
Join us for a one-off night of sparkling new stories that imagine a better world through a queer lens.
8 artists from York and Scarborough have written new plays that explore how our collective experiences can propel climate justice. Performed by these writers trying out their new work for the first time, this event is produced by Roots, Yorkshire’s award-winning LGBTQIA theatre company.
Expect a wide range of voices and styles, guaranteed to keep you entertained!
“Heart-warmingly, proudly, queer.” Sydney Morning Herald on Roots’ Happy Meal
Age guidance: 14+
About the writers and performers
Bee Scott (She/They)
Bee is an award-winning theatre maker and voice artist specialising in queer science fiction.
Misha Mond (They/He)
Misha is a non-binary actor, playwright, and drag king (Metrosexual Michael) hailing from Scarborough who is co-director of Northern Arts Company, the T4T BNB.
Kate Thomson Rahmanian (She/They)
Kate is a queer, Persian-Welsh performer who blends sharp comedy, bold physicality, and a deep love of storytelling. With roots in classical dance training and a soft spot for Shakespeare, her work is playful, thoughtful, and full of character.
E. Rugg (They/Them)
Ed Rugg is probably a woman, lives in Leeds, has a Substack, and fears the Anthropocene.
Teän (She/Her)
Teän is a proudly lesbian theatre student, hula hooper, and aspiring playwright based in York, but her roots lie in the beautiful landscape of Cornwall where she began her climate activism and community organising as a young person.
Suzanne Elvidge (She/Her)
Suzanne is a queer writer whose work crosses science and the arts, covering fact, fiction and the blurry spaces in between.
Joanna Wormald (They/Them)
Joanna is a non-binary writer and artist from Scarborough.
Tiana Aitken (She/Her)
Tiana is a poet and aspiring theatre maker from York influenced by nature and folklore, aiming to explore the link between the personal and the natural through playful visual performance and written imagery.
Cast
Featuring work and performances from:
Bee Scott (She/They)
Misha Mond (They/He)
Kate Thomson Rahmanian (She/They)
E. Rugg (They/Them)
Teän (She/Her)
Suzanne Elvidge (She/Her)
Joanna Wormald (They/Them)
Tiana Aitken (She/Her)
Credits
Presented with the support of Fern Culture, York Theatre Royal and the SJT.
Dates & Tickets
FAQ's
Exchanges and Refunds
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Please note that the Stephen Joseph Theatre is not liable for any additional costs or expenses you may incur as a result of a cancelled or rescheduled event, including for travel, accommodation or hospitality.
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Admission
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Audience members are not permitted to bring alcohol onto Stephen Joseph Theatre premises.
Latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of the Duty Manager at a suitable point in the performance. Please note, some performances have a strict no latecomers policy and we are unable to refund ticket purchases if you miss the performance start time.
During Your Visit
For reasons of safety audience members are not permitted to go onto, or cross the stage in The Round auditorium.
Stephen Joseph Theatre has zero tolerance of all forms of abuse, harassment, sexual harassment and bullying. We expect that all visitors will treat staff, performers and each other with courtesy and respect. We reserve the right to end any visit without warning and will report all incidents of threats, harassment, or discrimination to North Yorkshire Police.
Photography & Video
Photography, video and sound recording of performances is strictly forbidden. Anyone found to be recording a performance may be asked to leave.
The use of mobile phones is not permitted during performances.
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