High Times & Dirty Monsters
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Overview
The voice of young disabled people often goes unheard. But not anymore – this raucous, radical, celebratory, and hard-hitting hip hop gig theatre show shares the good times and the not-so-good times of being young and disabled in 2023.
Funny, raw and surprising stories told by an amazing collective of actors, beatboxers, and dancers. With creative captioning, integrated sign language and integrated audio description.
Expect heavy beats, stunning visuals and full hearts.
Age guidance 14+
Resources, including information about the show, signposting, and Mental Health First Aid resources are available here.
Co-produced by 20 Stories High, Graeae Theatre Company, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and LEEDS 2023
Supported by Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, The Coutts Foundation, Backstage Trust, Liverpool City Council, and Arts Council England Project Grant
If a performance is sold out, email info@northernstage.co.uk or call 0191 230 5151 to be added to our waiting list.
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Age recommendation and content guidance
Age guidance: 14+
The show is full of jokes, empowerment and feel-good moments but also explores challenging themes around ableism, homelessness, substance misuse, financial difficulties and emotional trauma.
Contains strong language and gig-level music.
Resources, including information about the show, signposting, and Mental Health First Aid resources are available here.
Rehearsal photos
BSL Flyer
Cast and Creative Team
Writer & Director Keith Saha
Associate Director Jennifer Sealey
Assistant Director Sonny Nwachukwu
Dramaturg Lin Coghlan & Nickie Miles-Wildin
Designer Miriam Nabarro
Video Designer & Creative Captioner Ben Glover
Sound Designer Tony Gayle
Lighting Designer Rajiv Pattani
Choreographer Chris Fonseca
BSL Consultant Daryl Jackson
Audio Description Consultant Mandy Redvers-Rowe
Wellbeing Practitioner Lou Platt
Reviews
“Seamlessly embedded signing, creative captioning and integrated live audio description.” ★★★★ The Stage
“A sensory delight.” ★★★★ North West End UK
“Aesthetically stimulating and easily accessible for all.” ★★★★ West End Best Friend
“An explosion of fun times and acceptance for all.” ★★★★ West End Best Friend
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.