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Sir Ian McKellen to introduce all-trans and non-binary Twelfth Night reading, livestreamed worldwide

Slated for July 25 ahead of London Trans+ Pride, Trans What You Will will donate all proceeds to the charity Not A Phase.

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Overview

  • The production, directed by Phoebe Kemp, will feature a one-night-only rehearsed reading of Twelfth Night performed entirely by trans and non-binary artists.
  • Sir Ian McKellen will introduce the performance on July 25 at The Space Theatre in London as part of the lead-up to London Trans+ Pride.
  • The reading will be available worldwide through a livestream and tickets for in-person attendance are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis.
  • Trans What You Will will donate all ticket revenue to Not A Phase, a UK charity supporting transgender and gender-diverse communities.
  • The all-trans and non-binary casting has drawn acclaim for advancing representation and criticism on social media questioning its legality.