Emmerson & Ward Productions Presents

Buff

Written by BEN FENSOME

Directed by SCOTT LE CRASS

Performed by JAMAL FRANKLIN

”It is one of the very best pieces of fringe theatre I have ever seen” ***** All That Dazzles

”Buff...deserves to tour the UK and be seen by audiences of all shapes, sizes and sexualities” ***** Everything Theatre

From the Producers of Love It If We Beat Them, Rotten & BI-TOPIA comes a new show about one man’s journey to self-acceptance. 

After a bad break-up from a six-year relationship, a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher decides to sublet his flat to buff Instagram model Jamie. At the same time, he launches himself into dating again but finds the world of apps a much crueller place to people like him than he remembers. As the humiliations he experiences online build, his feelings toward his new flatmate grow, until he is forced to face up to his own prejudices, toxicity and failures to the people who matter most. 

Funny yet poignant, this solo-performed play tackles body image pressures, social media jealousy, and one gay man’s journey to self-acceptance head on, whilst navigating the world of online dating.  

Buff is written by new up-and-coming playwright Ben Fensome, presented by Emmerson and Ward Productions, and directed by The Stage Debut Award shortlisted & Best Director Offie nominated Scott Le Crass (Rose, West End; Toxic, Home, Manchester).

This is project has been made possible using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. With thanks to Curve & TRADE for their support.