“Ive heard my dad sing ‘No Matter What’ by Boyzone more times than he’s said he loves me… and that’s not even a joke.”

Four Northern men are given the impossible task of deconstructing and rebuilding manhood in one night. Every time they make a choice, something happens: a game, a song, a scene or even a bit of karaoke. They’re going to need some help to get the job done…that’s where you come in!

BIG STRONG MAN puts the power in your hands by letting you choose what parts of the show you want to see.
What elements of masculinity do you love? Let’s celebrate it.
What aspects do you hate? Let’s talk about it.
And what is it missing? Let’s find out!
This show is a celebration of northern culture and community spirit. A unique experience with all the remarkable features of a cabaret or gig. With song, dance, comedy and karaoke this is the best chance in town for a thrilling night out.

Part party, part protest, all theatre.

Male identity is no longer as rigid and homogenous as it once was. Industry, politics and society are moving away from a single culture, BIG STRONG MAN looks at the current state of masculinity to attempt to understand the soaring depression and suicide rates facing men across the north of England.

What are the rules to being a male?

What are the expectations of men in the 21st century?

What can we do to develop male culture in order to make the world a better place to live in?

BIG STRONG MAN consists of a northern all male cast and supported by a northern, non-male identifying majority production team. The show is lively, fast paced and unashamedly passionate. It is designed to be a show that can adapt for any space: large or small. Keep an eye out for our tour dates in 2024 where you can see us in a space near you.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Hullabaloo, Darlington
Friday 16th May | 8pm
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The Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th May | 7:30pm
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Hull Truck
Thursday 29th May | 7pm
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The Atkinson, Southport
Friday 6th June | 7pm
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Bilton Working Men's Club, Harrogate
Thursday 12th June | 7:30pm
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Rotherham Civic
Wednesday 25th June | 7:30pm
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Billingtons, Oldham
Thursday 26th June | 7:30pm
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Slung Low Warehouse, Leeds
Saturday 12th July | 7:30pm
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Den Festival in Leigh, West Manchester
Friday 8th & Saturday 9th August



BIG STRONG BOLSOVER
These shows are special events created in collaboration with Bolsover District Council. These will be free shows, with new scenes co-created by members of the community.

The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton
Wednesday 27th August | 7:30pm
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Creswell Events Centre, Creswell
Friday 29th August | 7:30pm
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Bolsover Assembly Rooms, Bolsover
Saturday 30th August | 7:00pm
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Shirebrook Miners Welfare, Shirebrook
Saturday 27th August | 7:00pm
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