You've Gone Quiet by Cerys Duffy

6pm Monday | 8pm Tuesday & Wednesday

The news is in and you are trans.

In You've Gone Quiet, you play Beth. A struggling journalist whose best friend demands that she helps her get pregnant. But when Beth turns that into an article, the breaking news breaks her right back.

Writer Cerys Duffy and Director Andy McLeod bring an electrifying new tale that takes on the media with grit, wit, and plenty of heart. Told from Beth’s perspective, the audience witnesses life as a trans woman in 2026, fighting against a world that pushes her to the margins — and into silence.

Created by Open Handed Theatre, a Brighton-based company using stories to transform the suppressed into the spectacular.

Supported by a FREE workshop with writer Cerys Duffy on 10th June 2026 at 4pm
Writing Political Theatre: A Free Workshop at The Alma Tavern & Theatre Tickets | 10 Jun @ The Alma Tavern & Theatre, Clifton, Avon | FREE | OutSavvy

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Content Warning

Recommended for ages 18+ 
This play contains strong language and sexual content. It depicts transphobia, biphobia, infertility, coercive control, and suicide.

'This compelling, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted production from Brighton based Open Handed Theatre is essential viewing and unquestionably a five-star evening.’ ★★★★★ Theatre-News

'If only all new plays were even half as good as this one! Very highly recommended!’ ★★★★★ London Theatre1

'Duffy expresses a hope that people will leave the play seeing things from somebody else’s perspective. She has certainly achieved this. 

'It’s an impressive and important piece of theatre. Go and see it.‍’ ★★★★★ Theatre and Tonic

'Whether you are trans, gay, anywhere else in the LGBTQ+ spectrum, an ally, or even someone who does not think they have it in themselves to be an ally – whoever you are, the comedy, pain and love of You’ve Gone Quiet will speak to you.’ ★★★★½ The Reviews Hub

‘the production remains brilliantly entertaining thanks to Duffy’s consistently sharp humour and a committed cast… thoughtful and insightful’ Rated Reviewed ★★★★

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 2 hours (incl. 20 min interval)

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