Wolverhampton Grand Theatre will present BEAUTIFUL THING, Jonathan Harvey’s gloriously funny, deeply moving and utterly irresistible coming-of-age story, from 9-18 September 2027.
Ste and Jamie are sixteen, next-door neighbours, and about to discover that life can change in a heartbeat. When Ste seeks refuge from his troubled home life at Jamie’s, an unexpected connection begins to blossom into something neither boy has dared to dream of. Amid the chaos of teenage life, the warmth of a close-knit community and the thrill of first love, something beautiful is born.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s Associate Director of Creative and director of BEAUTIFUL THING, Karl Steele, said; “This play is a tender, funny and deeply human story about love, friendship and finding the courage to be yourself. What makes this piece so enduring is its honesty - beneath the humour and warmth are characters searching for connection and a place where they truly belong. 30 years after first seeing this film as a 16-year-old young man, unsure of his own identity, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to direct this truly important piece for the Grand Theatre stage, leading a wonderful creative team to rediscover these characters and tell this story for a new audience. At its heart, this is a play about love in all its forms, and I hope our production captures both the rawness and the joy of that journey.”
Casting is to be announced.
Public sales open at 10am on Wednesday (4 November), with further info here.