Out of Joint, National Theatre Wales & Arcola Theatre, with Sherman Cymru, present
Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage
by Robin Soans 2015
This is the story of two Welsh names bruised, but not beaten, by media speculation: Gareth Thomas, 100 caps for Wales, now the world’s most prominent gay sportsman; and his hometown, Bridgend, itself a victim of tabloid intrusion following the deaths of several young residents.
Working with Gareth himself, and young people in Bridgend, Out of Joint and National Theatre Wales teamed up to tell a great story about sport, politics, secrets, life and learning to be yourself.
REVIEWS
“Brilliant. It wrenches the gut and makes the soul sing… Staggeringly moving”
-The Times 
“Riveting… A cracking, heartfelt evening”
-Mail on Sunday
“Joyful”
-Time Out
ORIGINAL TRAILER
AUDIENCE REACTION
CAST & CREATIVES
Cast: Rhys Ap William, Patrick Brennan, Katie Elin-Salt, Daniel Hawksford, Lauren Roberts, Bethan Witcomb
Directed by Max Stafford-Clark
Designer Angela Davies
Lighting Designer Katy Morison
Sound designer Dyfan Jones
Movement Director Scott Graham
PERFORMANCES
19 Feb – 7 March
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
10-14 March
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
17-20 March
Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda
24-25 March
The Coliseum, Aberdare
26-28 March
Bridgend College Sony Theatre, Bridgend
31 March – 4 April
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
8-11 April
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
14-18 April
Gulbenkian Centre, University of Hull
21-25 April
Liverpool Playhouse
27 April
Felsted School, Essex
28-29 April
Stahl Theatre, Oundle School, Peterborough
30 April
The Leys School, Cambridge
1 May
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
5-9 May
Northcott Theatre, Exeter
20 May – 20 June
Arcola Theatre, London