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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
A man is stood wearing a blue vest on the left of a background resembling a galaxy which has a gradient of different blue shades and many small white stars. The man is stood with his arms in the air and looking upwards as though he is speaking into the galaxy and is facing the title of the show. In large white letters next to him is the title 'Boy Out The City.'

Boy Out the City

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This is invigorating theatre and one of the best one-man shows out there”
★★★★★ Boyz Magazine

Declan Bennett takes us on a raw, brutal and often funny journey into the messy, turbulent world of toxic masculinity, homophobia and men’s mental health; confronting his catholic school days, discovering the gay scene in Soho and surviving the harsh bright lights of New York City.

An outstanding actor and a master of words”
★★★★★ London Theatre Review

Faced with the unexpected isolation of the Oxfordshire countryside, he is forced to fight the demons of his past and come face to face with the Boy Out The City.

Boy Out The City is vibrant, funny and harrowing all at the same time. Make sure to catch it”
★★★★★ Theatre & Tonic

Price

From £12

Age guidance

16+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Running time

Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, with no interval

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Fees and Charges

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Venue

Previous Production Images

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Person sitting on an armchair with a contemplative expression, bathed in blue and purple lighting. There is an empty wine glass and a teacup on a small table beside them.

Photo by Colin J Smith

A man on stage under blue lighting, expressively gesturing with both hands. He is wearing a sleeveless top and shows an intense facial expression.

Photo by Colin J Smith

A person in a red beanie and tan jacket stands on a dark stage, turning to look over their shoulder with a surprised expression.

Photo by Colin J Smith

A person wrapped in a plaid blanket sitting contemplatively on a patterned armchair in a dimly lit room, with sparse holiday decorations visible in the background.

Photo by Colin J Smith

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