Please Do Not Touch, a new play by Casey Bailey
Please Do Not Touch is a new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey about a young man’s journey into the criminal system following a visit to a heritage house.
- Booking essential
Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey (GrimeBoy, Birmingham Rep) and directed by award winning theatre maker, Gail Babb (Stars, Tamasha - OFFIE’S Best New Play 2024), Please Do Not Touch is a brand-new co-production between China Plate and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
An extension of Casey’s poetry collection of the same name, Please Do Not Touch follows the story of Mason, who is an activist. He’s always been able to talk his way out of trouble, win any argument and speak out against injustice until an incident in a heritage house takes all that away from him.
“One of Birmingham’s best and brightest voices.” – Vanessa Kisuule.
Performances of the play will be taking place at Attingham Park on 24 September and at Upton House in Warwickshire on 27 and 28 September.
The show asks important questions about colonial legacy, contested heritage and how stories are told, and the criminal justice system. The show lasts for around 1 hour. On Friday 27 September, after the performance, the audience is invited to join the cast and creative team for a post-show discussion. This is included in the ticket price and will last approximately 25-30 minutes.
The performance on 27 September will also include live interpretation by a British Sign Language interpreter.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Please Do Not Touch | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Recommended for ages 14+.
- Meeting point
The performance will take place in Upton's Squash Court Gallery.
- What to bring and wear
Seating will be provided, please feel free to bring along a cushion if you wish.
- Accessibility
The Squash Court Gallery is approximately 300m from the car park. A visitor buggy will be available on the evening to bring visitors down to the main property from the car park. There is level-access to the Gallery via the Orchard. If you have any queries about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to telephone the property directly 01295670266.
- Other
Be advised, this play contains some strong language and difficult themes. Upton House and Gardens closes at 5pm and the grounds have to be cleared. The gates for the evening performance will reopen from 5.30pm. The performance lasts approximately 1 hour without interval. No refreshments will be on sale at the venue. You are welcome to bring a bottle of water to drink during the performance.
Upcoming events
'Threads through time' - an exhibition by Lis Mann
'Threads through time' is an exhibition of memory works by artist Lis Mann telling her personal story of being a Jewish refugee child from Nazi-occupied Austria.
Wings and things autumn story trail
Find the creatures living at Upton that appear in some of our favourite stories.
Drawing Class: Upton House Interiors
Lizzie Bentley leads this fun drawing class amidst the galleries at Upton House and inspired by its world-class collection of European art.
Battle of Edgehill guided walk
Discover stunning views and stories of pitched battle in this guided walk around Edgehill and nearby historic sites.