Straight Answers
9 May - 11 MaySet in 1967 on the night when royal assent was granted to the sexual offences act making it legal for two men to be in a relationship in private.
Anthony is hosting a party to celebrate the changing of the law. He has invited the politician he campaigned with to get the law changed as well as some close friends. As his friends start arriving they all launch their evening of learning and exploring what will change tomorrow for them.
Will the law changing make a difference?
Will the World accept them a little more tomorrow?
How powerful are words?
Is Will going to join the party?
How does David’s wife feel about him pushing this bill through parliament?
Writer and Director: Richard Orchard-Rowe
Performers: Darren Matthews
Hedges Productions is a young production company, we have presented 2 original plays and then took to the Towngate Theatre to bring Aaron Sorkins’ ‘A Few Good Men’ to life. In September 2023 Hedges Productions won best script at the Short and Sweet festival for their performance of Candelabra. Finally in November Hedges Productions brought Sherlock Holmes to life in The Hound of the Baskervilles with Amy Clayton taking on the role of the great detective.
Hedges Productions seeks to bring original work to theatres and to share the stage with truly great individuals.
“I often wonder, what would have happened if he weren’t so open. And, now I let that fear get the better of me”