Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope
Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope
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QUENTIN CRISP: NAKED HOPE
Written and performed by Mark Farrelly
Directed by Linda Marlowe
Mark Farrelly brings his hugely-acclaimed solo play to the Tom Thumb for an up-close encounter with the original Englishman in New York.
From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp was one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century. Openly gay as early as the 1930s, Quentin spent decades being beaten up on London’s streets for refusing to be anything less than himself. His courage, and the philosophy that evolved from those experiences, inspire to the present day.
Naked Hope depicts Quentin at two phases of his extraordinary life: alone in his Chelsea flat in the 1960s, certain that life has passed him by, and thirty years later, performing An Evening with Quentin Crisp in New York. Packed with witty gems on everything from cleaning (“Don’t bother – after the first four years the dust won’t get any worse”) to marriage (“Is there life after marriage? The answer is no”), Naked Hope is a glorious, uplifting celebration of the urgent necessity to be your true self.
Running time: 95 mins including interval.
★★★★★ "A stunning piece of theatre, masterfully told" Broadway Baby
★★★★★ "An acting masterclass" Sardines Magazine
★★★★★ "A truly life-affirming play and an absolute triumph" All That Dazzles
★★★★ “An uncanny feat of resurrection. Farrelly’s mastery of his audience is total” Time Out
★★★★ "Brilliant" The Stage
★★★★ "A sensational performance” Theatrescene.net (Off-Broadway)
★★★★ "A riveting and quite hysterically funny show" British Theatre Guide
★★★★ "Reveals both the frailty and fearlessness of a trendsetter" Metro
★★★★ "Highly recommended" North West End
★★★★ "Spectacularly metamorphic" The Reviews Hub
★★★★ “A terrific central performance…life-enhancing theatre” My Theatre Mates
★★★★ “A brave celebration of a truly witty outsider” London Theatre 1
Organiser
The Tom Thumb Theatre: A New Era of Magic by the Sea
Nestled in the heart of Cliftonville, Margate, the Tom Thumb Theatre has long been a beloved artistic gem by the sea. Originally built as a Victorian coach house, it was transformed in 1984 into one of the smallest theatres in the world — a curious and captivating blend of Japanese and Alpine architecture, with velvet seats, flocked wallpaper, and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.
Now under the creative direction of Allyson Morgan Jones, the Tom Thumb is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing bold, imaginative programming to this beautifully intimate space. Alongside its roots in theatre, comedy, music, cabaret, poetry and film, the theatre is expanding its offering with immersive events, unique experiences, and bespoke private hires, all while continuing to champion emerging voices and experimental work.
Venue
Tom Thumb Theatre, 2A Eastern Esplanade, CT9 2LB Margate
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Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope
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