Toxic

Toxic is the story of two queer people who, in their own words, ‘meet, fall in love and f*ck it up.’ Written in Nathaniel’s unmistakeable heartbreaking and hilarious style, the play is a rollercoaster ride through their tumultuous and passionate relationship as they struggle to tame the ghosts of their pasts.
He is HIV+ and drowning in shame. They are queer and one microaggression from a full-on breakdown.

When their lives collide, the pair form a bond so tight they might just survive it all. But the collective
trauma of their troubled pasts weighs heavy, and soon they find themselves taking the pain out on one another: sexually, emotionally, psychologically, even physically.
With a vow to stay together no matter what (heteros taught us in sickness and in health, right?) the
relationship spirals but the pair still cling to the belief that the bond they’ve formed will help them
survive it all. But sometimes survival means knowing when to leave.
Pulling back the glittery curtain of the modern pride movement, Toxic reveals a place where many still suffer the devastating impact of generational HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms.
Inspired by true events in Nathaniel’s life and from stories gathered through creative outreach, this
powerful and passionate play celebrates survival and the resilience of the queer spirit.

Nathaniel will be coming to The Hat Factory on Sat 15 Feb as part of LGBTIQ+ History Month to host an ‘In conversation with’ evening where they will be discussing the importance of the work, why it was made and speaking a little more about their life story with specific reference to social change and activism.
If people book both events in the same transaction a multi-buy offer of £15 for both instead of £18.