A-Typical Rainbow
Closed 2h 20m
A-Typical Rainbow
80%
80%
(4 Ratings)
Positive
75%
Mixed
0%
Negative
25%
Members say
Intelligent, Great acting, Resonant, Clever, Must see

About the Show

A coming of age play about living as a queer and neurodivergent person in the UK.

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Critic Reviews (4)

WhatsOnStage
July 13th, 2022

"An objectively and hugely important piece of theatre and one that is long overdue... The play's narrative gives unparalleled agency to its autistic protagonist, and its message light-footedly unpicks stigmas and untruths about autism. Furthermore, all of it is the work of a largely neurodivergent cast and creative team, one that has been given the opportunity to share this story with complete authenticity."
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The Stage (UK)
July 8th, 2022

"It is Boy’s relationship with his stressed and strained Mother that grounds the play, with Caroline Deverill’s heartfelt performance enlivening everything with a generous intimacy."
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All That Dazzles (UK)
July 8th, 2022

Based on real events, A-Typical Rainbow is told predominantly through the character of Boy as we see the world through his eyes. Having to navigate growing up autistic and gay in a world which can be cruel, this play hopes to challenge attitudes and increase the understanding of what it is like to be in the shoes of somebody such as Boy.
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The Guardian (UK)
July 8th, 2022

"This play has sparks of brilliance and Green is a lovely, guileless performer."
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