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Coming Out
Scratch Night

Oct 20 2026 - York Theatre Royal

Roots, in association with York Theatre Royal, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough and Four Wheel Drive

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Our Writer / Performers

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Magic Adam
(he/him)

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Bea
(she/her) 

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Lambrini von Damn
(he/they) 

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Lauren Dwyer
(they/she) 

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Dick Fran Dyke
(he/they) 

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Fleur Liberty 
(she/her)

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Hook
(they/them + hehe/hym)
 

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Felonious Punk
(they/them)
 

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Saeth Wheeler
(they/them)

About

"There's this idea that if you're not straight, you have to tell all your family and friends immediately, like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you're ready"
Heartstopper, Alice Oseman

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Join us for a night of new short stories that offer a brilliant breath of the coming out experience.

 

We've been working with 8 LGBTQ+ artists from North Yorkshire to create a variety of new mini-plays about coming out. These artists have been mentored by writer Frazer Flintham (Sky/StudioCanal) and director Séan Linnen (Royal Shakespeare Company), with producing provided by the teams at Roots and Four Wheel Drive.​

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Performed by these writers trying out their new work for the first time, you can expect to experience a wide range of voices and styles, guaranteed to keep you entertained! 

 

“Heart-warmingly, proudly, queer.” Sydney Morning Herald⁠ on Roots’ Happy Meal ​

 

75 Minutes (no interval) @rootstouring #comingout

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Our Partners

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Coming Out Scratch Night is supported by the Julia Rausing Trust. Follow the Trust's work on X: @JuliaRTrust and LinkedIn: Julia Rausing Trust.

 

Roots' work is supported by Arts Council England, York Theatre Royal and the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

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