What happens when some of Liverpool’s finest rappers, singers, poets, and Ninjas get creative in one space? The answer: something truly unique.

After a two-year gap, 20 Stories High are back on the road with a double bill bursting at the seams with originality, scouse humour and grit.

First up is TOUCHY –

a collection of award-winning short films on the theme of touch. Unique stories told through a mash up of eye-popping animation, heartfelt music video, and gripping drama all shown on the big screen.

Next up is ANTHOLOGY –

a raw piece of gig theatre that promises to raise the roof! A collection of uncompromising, emotive, and funny, personal testimonies. Expect heavy-hip-hop vibes, uplifting R and B, and a unique blend of poetry infused ninja moves!

Themes and stories across the evening include – public displays of affection in same sex couples, the highs, and lows of transitioning and uplifting tales of Black empowerment.

Touring

3rd – 4th Nov – Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 19:30.

5th Nov – The Citadel Theatre part of Take Over 2022, 17:30.

10th – 12th Nov – Contact Manchester, 19:30.

18th Nov – Storyhouse, Chester, 19:30.

Tickets for Storyhouse are available.

Join our Post Show Jam on 18th Nov at the Storyhouse!

More tour dates to be added soon!

Content Warning

The stories are challenging, but also hopeful. Contains strong language and storylines exploring systemic racism, substance abuse, eating disorders, transitioning, sexual consent, neurodiversity, and the covid-19 pandemic. 

Contains depictions of sexual imagery and references to sexual trauma.

We created a self care toolkit to accompany each film to ensure that our audiences feel safe and empowered when accessing our work. 

TOUCHY + ANTHOLOGY Self-Care Toolkit

Touchy + Anthology Resource Pack

Also contains flashing images.

Age guidance 14 plus