Toxic
Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, Toxic is the critically-acclaimed new show from award-winning theatre maker Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It’s A Sin).

“This is the story of how we met, fell in love, and f*cked it up.”

Manchester 2017. A chance meeting on a hook-up app sets two damaged thirty-something hearts on a spectacular collision course. Born into Thatcher’s Britain of race riots and rampant homophobia and growing up in the shadow of Aids and Section 28, the pair form a trauma bond so tight, they might just survive it all. But sometimes survival means knowing when to leave.

Reviews


A starkly beautiful, honest and funny diver into the realities of a break up. Go see it

- Divina de Campo

An intimate portrait of queer love, aching with authenticity, pain and joy

- Russell T. Davies

Intoxicating on every level

- North West End, ★★★★★

Company: Dibby Theatre

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Genre: Theatre

Duration: 80 mins


Venues: The Old Market


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 18+ (Restriction)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

 Audience Interaction Audience Interaction

 Strong Language Strong Language

 Contains Haze/Smoke Effects Contains Haze/Smoke Effects

 Strobe Lights in Use Strobe Lights in Use

 Loud Noises Loud Noises

 References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse

 References to Sexual Abuse References to Sexual Abuse

 Depictions and references to Violence Depictions and references to Violence

Additional Content Warning:
Scenes of recreational drug use, scenes of a sexual nature, strong language, threat of violence, bullying, use of homophobic and stigmatising language, references to sexual abuse, frank discussion of racism, scenes of emotional and physical abuse.

Health warnings: Includes strobe, flashing lights, total blackout, balloons/latex, high noise levels throughout, and unexpected noises


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May 6, 2025

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