Rhum & Clay to Present TESTOSTERONE

Masters of pulp-cinematic visual theatre Rhum & Clay return to New Diorama Theatre this November with a completely new type of project; a semi-autobiographical look at the construct of masculinity, written and performed by renowned female-male transgender actor and writer Kit Redstone and told through Rhum & Clay's inimitably distinct theatrical lens.

One year after his first injection of testosterone, transman Kit is perceived completely as a man.

However, with this triumph comes a crisis of masculinity; what kind of man is he?

Testosterone is the true story of Kit Redstone's first entrance into a male gym changing room at the age of 33. What first appears as a routine ritual of four men changing after a workout transforms into an epic coming of age quest for masculine identity in an environment that affords little space to hide.

The piece will bring together two distinctive devising and performing styles, fusing Kit Redstone's direct address delivery style with Rhum and Clay's ability to put characters' complex inner workings on the stage with the innovative use of movement and visuals.

As well as a compelling, fast-paced, often funny story, Testosterone provides a rare, truthful and theatrically ambitious insight into what it means to be a "man" from someone who has inherited the identity, rather than been born with it.

Praise for Rhum and Clay:

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The Guardian on 64 Squares

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Time Out on Hardboiled: The Fall of Sam Shadow

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The Stage on Hardboiled: The Fall of Sam Shadow

Praise for Kit Redstone's Vacuum Theatre:

"The Vacuum Cleaner at 3Space Blackfriars was amazing! Cheeky, edgy & talented cast with a superbly crafted show."

To Do List on The Vacuum Cleaner ?????

"...immensely enjoyable...a diverse, intriguing and entertaining show."

A Younger Theatre on The Vacuum Cleaner

"Vacuum Theater group has taken the Indian stage by storm"

International New York Times

TESTOSTERONE - Rhum and Clay

Tue 22 Nov - Sat 3 Dec @ 19:30

Saturday Matinees @ 15:30

TICKETS

£15; £12.50 concessions

New Diorama Theatre

15-16 Triton Street

Regent's Place

London NW1 3BF

BOOKING INFORMATION

For the best tickets, book online at www.newdiorama.com

To book by telephone, ring 020 7338 9034

New Diorama Theatre is a pioneering venue in the heart of London dedicated to providing a home for theatre ensembles, both emerging and established, from across the UK. Since opening in 2010, New Diorama has welcomed over 120,000 audience members and has developed productions that have toured both nationally and internationally. Having received two prestigious Peter Brook Awards for their programme, New Diorama were also the recipients of the 2013/14 Les Enfants Terribles Prize and Artistic and Executive Director David Byrne was awarded the OffWestEnd Award for Best Artistic Director in 2014. Supported by a strong community programme New Diorama were Mayor of Camden's Official Charity in 2012/13 and are proud of their work with Access, being the only non-government funded Studio Theatres to offer access performances throughout their whole season.

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