Close Enough to Touch
16 Oct - 9 Nov 2026
Book TicketsWhat happens when our deepest urges are shrouded in shame? What happens when we can’t articulate our desires, even to ourselves?
Close Enough to Touch follows a man who has a girlfriend … and a secret. In this gripping, intimate drama, audiences are taken into the world of cruising – anonymous sex in public places. As our nameless character’s secret builds, so does his shame. The play swings between passion and pathos as we watch a young man struggle to find pleasure, acceptance and, crucially, the language to express himself.
The play previously performed at Theatre 503 in London and the script was longlisted in the RSC’s 37 Plays project.
Recommended age rating 16+
Content warning: sexual description, sexual assault, strong language and suicidal and self harm ideation.
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