HOMOPHOBIA ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS – BRIGHTON FRINGE
HOMOPHOBIA ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
A murder-mystery themed stage play on how suppression can lead to death, which explores important LGBTQ+ issues through a humorous yet serious heart-to-heart that climaxes in a who-did-what style revelation.
Traditional Caroline and frustrated Edward are both headed to Istanbul but for different reasons. After they initially bond over their love of Dame Agatha Christie, they continue to find out more about each other. They discuss Hercule Poirot’s fabulous moustache, debate pronoun etiquette, and consider situations that force LGBTQ+ people back into ‘the closet.’ Eventually, their inhibitions are challenged and the play climaxes in the disclosure of secrets and a heart-breaking confession.
Homophobia on the Orient Express is the first play written and produced by Alex Scarrott and will debut at The Actors Theatre on the 11 & 12 May 2023 as part of Brighton Fringe Festival. The play features Alex Scarrott as Edward and Krista Jay as Caroline. Tickets are available throug
h the Brighton Fringe website.
The play is aimed at all murder-mystery fanatics and those who generally want to improve on their knowledge of defining microaggressions and homophobia. So, if you’re looking to be enlightened or simply wish to find something that you can relate to, then pack your bags, stub your ticket and step onboard.