Yesterday, when I was Young
Written and directed by Adam Zane

‘Superbly written and directed with outstanding flair…Erin Shanagher as Josie was stunning, her charisma, presence, vulnerability and comic timing had the audience spellbound from start to finish. Hope Theatre Company, one of the region’s most innovative theatre companies, is fast becoming the nation’s leading specialist in verbatim theatre…a hilarious, moving and enthralling piece of theatre.’
Outnorthwest

Erin Shanagher as Josie

Housewife. Lesbian. Dominatrix. Legend.

‘Yesterday, when I was young’ tells the inspirational and laugh-out-loud story of one woman’s journey of discovery in Manchester’s Gay Village. From the back-streets of 1950s Salford to the dance-floors of seventies Canal Street – this is an incredible true story of an amazing woman.

2006 – Premiered to sell-out houses and critical acclaim at Studio Salford.

2006 – Excerpts broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester.

2007 – Sold out the Studio Theatre @ The Lowry, Salford in June.

2007 - Performed to sell out houses @ The Buxton Fringe Festival in July. Won the Popular Choice Award at the Fringe Awards and was nominated for two others.

2007 - Performed @ The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

2008 - To be performed @ The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. 5 – 11 May 8pm (3pm Sat Mat) The Wilde Space, Theatre@105 Capel Street. Booking available by emailing bookings@gaytheatre.ie or calling the box office on: 0035316778511

2008 - To return to The Lowry after last years sellout run. 19 – 20 May 7.45pm The Lowry, Salford Quays. Bookings can be made at: www.thelowry.com or by calling the box office on 0870 787 5790. You can also book in person at The Lowry box office.

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