Five short films. Five unique stories. Five reasons to watch.
A mash up of theatre and music video – interweaving beats, drama, poetry, animation, visuals and original music. We follow the journey of six characters as they navigate their way through the tactile highs and lows of young adulthood.
Performance Dates:
April 2021
Blends Hip-Hop and storytelling to tell the story of a young Black lad living with undiagnosed autism.
Performed by Mal Lidgett
Thursday 13th May // 7pm
Content Warning: Jemell’s story contains themes of racism, mental health and substance abuse.
Also contains strong language and the use of the “N” word.
Age Guidance: 13 plus
A tender and uplifting R’n’B love story exploring public displays of affection in a same sex relationship.
Performed by Faye Donna Francis
Thursday 20th May // 7pm
Age Guidance: 13 plus
Investigates consent, with a story that explores the conflicting recollections of an intimate moment from many moons ago.
Performed by Izzy Campbell and Pari Richards
Thursday 27th May // 7pm
Age guidance: 13 plus
Explores how a young woman renegotiates her relationship with her Grandad Kojo during lockdown.
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Performed by Anita Welsh
Thursday 10th June // 7pm
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Age guidance: 13 plus
A young trans guy guides us through his discoveries around social touch with a funny and heart-warming animation.
Performed by James Cast
Thursday 17th June // 7pm
Age guidance: 13 plus
Co-created by 20 Stories High with a multi-talented collection of rappers, singers’ actors, poets, beatmakers, writers, visual artists, animators. Touchy offers a unique exploration in the world of touch.
Photos by Wesley Storey (Please note that these photos were taken in 2019 before any of the Covid-19 social distancing restrictions were introduced)
