Beautiful Thing
Tuesday 14 March, 2.30pm Directed by Nikolai Foster
Starring Oldham’s Suranne Jones, this acclaimed 20th anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’s landmark play is a glorious urban love story set on an inner city housing estate. It tells the story of teenager Jamie’s relationship with classmate and neighbour Ste. Together they find comedy, warmth and the music of Mama Cass through their,loud-mouthed next door neighbour Leah.
Contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.
Production duration: 1hr 54min
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