Close Enough To Touch
This young man has a secret. He has a girlfriend, he’s looking for work, and he spends his free time cruising in men’s toilets.
This one-person show is a funny, intimate and raw look at the pleasures and pains of desire.
Henry Roberts’ play explores hidden desires and secret shames, and asks how long we can keep a secret before the world catches up.
The play previously performed at Theatre 503 in London and the script was longlisted in the RSC’s 37 Plays project.
“A raw, empathetic, and intelligent piece on the challenges we still face with the ambiguity of our sexuality and the added complexity regarding our relationship to masculinity.” - A Youngish Perspective
"Roberts' writing does an exceptional job of knowing exactly what the audience wants and when they want it …” - Adventures in Theatreland
This one-person show is a funny, intimate and raw look at the pleasures and pains of desire.
Henry Roberts’ play explores hidden desires and secret shames, and asks how long we can keep a secret before the world catches up.
The play previously performed at Theatre 503 in London and the script was longlisted in the RSC’s 37 Plays project.
“A raw, empathetic, and intelligent piece on the challenges we still face with the ambiguity of our sexuality and the added complexity regarding our relationship to masculinity.” - A Youngish Perspective
"Roberts' writing does an exceptional job of knowing exactly what the audience wants and when they want it …” - Adventures in Theatreland
Image supplied by Waterside Arts Centre
- Location
- Waterside
- Date
- 16 – 17 October
- Time
- Multiple sessions — see below
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 16-100
- Price
- £16.00
Upcoming sessions
- 16 October 7:30 pm
- 17 October 7:30 pm
- Family friendly
- Toilets
- Café on site
- Gift Shop
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
Map is currently unavailable.
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Social Media Skills Workshop
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Photography on a Budget Workshop
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Worthington Park, Sale
A public park in Sale, featuring a bowling green, playground and sunken gardens.
Walkden Gardens, Sale
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B For Butterfly Books
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Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
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Wednesday Rhymetime at Coppice Library
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Event date: 12 August 2026 – 10 March 2027
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The Back to School Book Quiz
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Thursday Beginners Knitting Group at Coppice Library
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