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CREEKSHOW

APT Gallery, 2022.
Devised and performed by Jenny Witzel.

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GRINDR

Nominated Best Video Series for the 2019 Poz Awards.
London Live and Amazon Prime, 2019.
Produced by 56 Dean Street, Public Health England, MAD Trust, MAC AIDS Fund, Dragonflies Productions, Brown Boy Productions, Patrick Cash and Luke Lewin Davies.
Written by Patrick Cash.

FAT JEWELS

The Hope Theatre, 2018.
Written by Joe Skelton.
Press:
​***** 'This is a brilliant piece of theatre, well-written, well-executed' - Spy in the Stalls.
***** 'Luke Davies has drawn unique, intricate, intimidating, tour de force performances … Fat Jewels is a play that should be seen at all costs' - The Review Chap.
***** 'Fat Jewels ranks with the must-see plays of the year' - Act Drop.
**** 'Luke Davies' excellent production … is what theatre should be about' - British Theatre.
**** 'Luke Davies' production is masterful … one of the most dynamic stage performances I’ve seen in years' - London Theatre 1.

THE CHEMSEX MONOLOGUES

King's Head, London; The GC, Adelaide; The Blood Moon, Sydney; The Oscar Wilde Theatre, Berlin; St Brides, Liverpool; LGBT Foundation, Manchester, 2017-8.
Written by Patrick Cash.
Press:
***** 'Engrossing, strikingly thought-provoking work' - Act Drop.
***** 'Intense and thought provoking scenes ... go see this if you possibly can!' - Jack the Lad.
***** 'Quality entertainment... A must-watch' - What's On in Adelaide.
***** 'An evening full of emotionally explosive monologues' - Plays to See.
***** 'An extraordinary tapestry of pleasure and pain' - Gay Times.
***** 'An amazingly well written and performed insight' London Theatre.
***** 'An awesome production​' - Tezza's Theatre Place.
****1/2 'An enthralling watch' - The Upside News (Adelaide).
****1/2​ 'The British cast were excellent and the 70 minutes flew by' - Limelight (Adelaide).
**** 'Raw, edgy and thought-provoking... Beautifully-written prose' - The Advertiser (Adelaide).
**** 'Hard hitting and tough to watch' - West End Wilma.
**** 'Each performer shines' - Islington Gazette.

THE HIV MONOLOGUES

Off West End Award nomination for Best Ensemble.
Theatre 503, London; King's Head, London; Ace Hotel, London, 2017.
Written by Patrick Cash.
​Press:
***** 'Impeccable, poignant and informative storytelling, hugely recommended' - Act Drop.
***** 'The HIV Monologues is an amazing play' - London Theatre.
***** 'A hilarious and poignant play' - British Theatre.
​***** 'This is storytelling at its best' - Last Minute Theatre Tickets.
***** 'Not only is it vastly important, it is also incredibly enveloping and moving​' - Grumpy Gay Critic​.
​***** 'A careful balance found between comedy and tragedy​' - Boyz Magazine.
***** 'A Thunder Looper of emotions: stigma, humour, shame and love' - The Gay UK.
***** 'A compelling and emotional rollercoaster' - QX Magazine.
***** 'Another triumph! ... Luke Davies brings the script to life' - Gay Times.

SWIFTIES

Theatre N16, London; Jujus Bar and Stage, London, 2017.
Written by Tom Stenton after Jean Genet.
Press:
​**** 'An unusual and strangely entrancing play' - Act Drop.
**** 'Works astonishingly well ... a very well-directed piece' - Arthur's Seat.
**** 'Reflects the age of celebrity in all its vulnerability and awfulness' - Live Theatre UK.

JELLY BEANS

Featured in The Stage's Best of Edinburgh Fringe and in Fest Magazine's Ones to Watch.
Theatre 503, London; Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh 2017.
Written by Dan Pick.
Press:
**** 'An outstanding solo performance ... the audience is mesmerised throughout' Broadway Baby.
**** 'Grotesque and hilariously honest' - Theatre Bubble.
**** 'A searing insight into the challenges and lost promises of modern living' - The Reviews Hub.
**** 'An important play about modern times' - London Theatre 1.

HENRY CAFE: QUIZ MACHINE / IT'S GAMESHOW TIME

Whistebinkies, Edinburgh; 2Northdown, London, 2018, ​The Warren, Brighton; Free Fringe, Edinburgh, 2017.
Written by Harry Carr.
Press:
***** 'Everyone in the room … leaves with the sense that they’ve seen and been a part of something brilliant' - Bunbury Magazine.
**** 'Accessible and crowd-pleasing surreal comedy that you’ll be glad you’ve experienced' - Entertainment Focus.
**** 'A hidden gem of a show' - Short Com.

CONSTANCE AND EVA

Top Pick - London Theatre Pubs Magazine.
Bread and Roses Theatre, London, 2017.
Written by Kimberly Campanello.
Press:
​'Brave, refreshing piece of theatre ... an enlightening performance' - Remote Goat.
'Beautifully acted piece about two sisters during the Irish revolution​' - His Kind Magazine.
'A thoughtful, meditative examination' - Breaking the Fourth Wall.

SUPERFICIAL

Funded by Arts Council England.
The Glory, London, 2016.
Written by Patrick Cash.
​Press:
***** 'Important and timely piece ... a precious gem' - Gay Times Magazine.
'Fantastic laugh-out-loud humour' - Gay Star News.
'A riot of colour, lights and music' - Shadows on the Stage.
​'Fantastic moments of laugh out loud humour' - Equality and the Rest.

​QUEERS

King's Head, London, 2016.
Written by Patrick Cash.
Press:
***** ​ 'Definitely worth a watch’ - Gay Times.
'A masterpiece ... Davies has given it life' - Flazeda.
'This is a must see' - Celeb Mix.
​'You should all go see it' - EQView.
'Queers is accessible, fun and surprisingly optimistic' - North Four.

​THE CLINIC

Funded by Arts Council England.
King’s Head, London, 2016.
Written by Patrick Cash.
Press:
***** ‘The show gives a whole new definition to intimate theatre’ - Flazeda.
**** ‘Deserves a wide audience’ - Gay Times.
**** ’A very strong piece of theatre, tackling issues head-on’ - Culture Fly. 
'These stories are not only popular but there’s a huge audience for them' - Camden Review.
​​​‘This is a play we all need to see’ - Boyz.
'Does not shy away from controversy, and engages the brain' - EQ View.

JOURNEY TO SEX COLONY 01

Teatre de l'Enjòlit, Barcelona; Leicester Square Theatre, London; Otherplace, Brighton; just the Tonic, Edinburgh, 2014.
Devised by Luke Lewin Davies and Harry Carr.
Press:
**** ‘Baffling but really kind of wonderful’ - The List.
‘Hysterical and bizarre... an experience I will not be forgetting in a hurry’ - Barcelona Connect.
**** ‘A unique and original mix of darkly fascinating and frequently hilarious comedy’ - QX.
**** ​‘Time well spent indeed' - Three Weeks.

KING UBU

Zoo Venues, Edinburgh, 2010.
Written by Luke Lewin Davies after Alfred Jarry.
​Press:
**** ‘Provocative and hilarious … it should be inflicted on everyone' – British Theatre Guide.
**** ‘A great adaptation … delightfully absurd’ - Fringe Review.
'A talented ensemble cast' - The List.
‘Fresh, exciting and brilliantly funny’ - The Stage (Must See Show).

EAST

​C Venues, Edinburgh, 2009.
Written  by Steven Berkoff.
Press:
**** ‘A highly applaudable debut ... one to watch' - British Theatre Guide.
**** ‘Promising’ - Broadway Baby.
​**** ‘A wonderful physicality to the whole piece’ - Three Weeks.
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