EMMERSON & WARD AND SAM DANSON PRESENT
BI-TOPIA by Sam Danson
"An emotional, laugh-out-loud, touching and beautiful portrayal of one man’s self-discovery." ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub
“A compelling, captivating performance with excellent comic timing.” ★★★★★ Quays News
“An excellent piece that I would recommend everyone to go see.” The Mancunion
“Danson is a lively and personable actor, with a deft sense of comic timing.” Number 9
BI-TOPIA is a ‘Hilarious, honest and raw’ coming-of-age story, exploring the highs and lows of the Bisexual experience, bravely delving into under-represented links between poor mental health, sexuality and masculinity.
Join Sam; a self-confessed people-pleaser, in the war room as he embarks on his biggest mission yet. Shame is coming in from the west flank and gay thoughts are sailing in from the east... This is war!
Written and Performed by Sam Danson
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair
Contains some adult references, strong language, mental health, mention of suicide, violence and themes of a sexual nature. Recommended age 14+.
Generously supported by Pride in Trafford, Consortium, Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Community Fund and was funded by Manchester Pride’s Superbia Grant in 2023.
Creative Team
Writer Sam Danson (he/him)
Director Rikki Beadle-Blair (he/him)
Dramaturgs Sophie Willan (she/her) & Rob Ward (he/him)
Technical Stage Manager Dom Patel (he/him)
Producer Max Emmerson (he/him)
Assistant Producer Tabitha Rose Hughes (she/her)
Cast
Actor Sam Danson (he/him)
2024 Tour:
Waterside, Sale - 2nd & 3rd Feb 2024
Lawrence Bately Theatre, Huddersfield - 7th Feb 2024
Darlington Hippodrome - 13th Feb 2024
Storyhouse, Chester - 16th Feb 2024
Blackpool Grand - 22nd & 23rd Feb 2024
Hull Truck - 1st & 2nd Mar 2024
Old Woolen, Leeds - 6th Mar 2024
Live Theatre, Newcastle - 8th & 9th Mar 2024
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick - 12th Jun 2024
Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford - 14th Jun 2024
The Cluntergate Centre, Wakefield, - 22nd Jun 2024