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Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1m
A love letter to Birmingham, exploring Black masculinity through Beyoncé lyrics, techno raves, and the deeply intimate relationship between a man and his barber.
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Cast Size
1m -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
- Winner! 2022 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting
Nominee: 2023 OffFest
Details
Summary
Trim? Fresh.
Skin? Glowing.
Vibes? Immaculate.
Nathaniel is a serious romantic, the human manifestation of “I Will Always Love You” (The Whitney Houston version) and every homemade Slow Jamz cassette from the 90s; he sees love as a fine art. He’s looking for the Mona Lisa to his da Vinci, and tonight is the night: his date with Destiny…’s Child.
Nathan Queeley-Dennis’ debut play is a love letter to Birmingham, exploring Black masculinity through Beyoncé lyrics, techno raves, and the deeply intimate relationship between a man and his barber.
History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
- Setting Birmingham, Brum, 0121, The Second City, Brummagem.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
Media
“Exuberant and entertaining.” – The Stage
“Charming, witty and quietly poignant at the end.” – Evening Standard
“Reflecting on feelings, dating and brotherly love, Nathan Queeley-Dennis’s first drama is fun and frothy.” – The Guardian
“Nathan Queeley-Dennis takes audiences on a sensitive and revealing journey through dating in this solo show.” – Playbill
“Hilarious and often poignant display of black masculinity in the 21st century.” – The Rendition
“Nathan Queeley Dennis offers a painstakingly personal insight into one man’s hopes for love.” – The Reviews Hub
“Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz handles themes of race, modern masculinity, and modern dating with joy and ease. All of this makes it a fantastic, fun night out – whether it’s a date night or not.” – Theatre Weekly
“Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz is s blast, and marks the announcement of a serious new talent, or rather two: Nathan Queeley-Dennis the playwright, and Nathan Queeley-Dennis the actor.” – TimeOut
“Queeley-Dennis captures the unpredictable rhythms of the cycle of life.” – The Times
“It sends you out into the night touched by its emotional justness, surprised by where it ends up and happy to have been on the journey it offers.” – WhatsOnStage
“Rich, intelligent look at Black masculinity that is an utter delight.” – Fest
“A slick new piece of theatrical pseudo-standup that shifts swiftly from light observation to quite touching introspection with a deft hand.” – LondonTheatre1
“This show is hilarious, with hysterically funny, witty lines filling the script.” – Lost in Theatreland
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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