Rotterdam (play)

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Rotterdam is a play by British playwright Jon Brittain. Rotterdam premiered at south London's Theatre 503 in November 2015. [1] [2] The production transferred to the Trafalgar Studios in July 2016. [3] The production then transferred to the Arts Theatre for a limited run from 21 June to 15 July 2017 [4]

The play deals with transgender relationships, gender, and sexuality.

It was named Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre at the 2017 Olivier Awards. [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Rotterdam, review: Keenly concerned with transitions and upheaval". Evening Standard. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  2. Gardner, Lyn (4 November 2015). "Rotterdam review – a shiny study of love and sexuality". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  3. "Actor Anna Martine on West End play: 'Queer arts are mainstream now'". Evening Standard. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  4. "Rotterdam Arts Theatre London, written by Jon Brittain". www.officialtheatre.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  5. "Curtis Brown". www.curtisbrown.co.uk. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  6. "How the play Rotterdam has led the way for transgender stories on stage". The Independent. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.