About
An intimate, one-hour play about identity, family, and the quiet, difficult work of finding your way back to the people you love.
This August, Empath Theatre CIC invites audiences to Under the Sun at WX, an intimate, one-hour play about identity, family, and the quiet, difficult work of finding your way back to the people you love. Performance from special guests Yew Tree Youth Theatre on Saturdays double billing.
Under the Sun is an intimate and hopeful play about Alvi, a gay teenager who rebuilt his life and is now preparing to marry his partner, if only he can fix his relationship with his estranged mum. A story about identity, family, and the quiet, difficult work of finding your way back to the people you love.
Tickets
General Admission: £5
Registered Carers*: Free
Please note tickets are non refundable.
Upcoming Performances
Under the Sun – SEND-Friendly Matinee
Tuesday 18 August, 2:30pm -3.30pm (Doors 2pm)
Under the Sun – Family Matinee
Saturday 22 August, 3:00pm (Doors 2.30pm)
Under the Sun – Double Bill
Saturday 22 August, (Doors 6.30pm)
Special Guests Yew Tree Youth Theatre, 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Under the Sun Final Performance, 7:50pm – 8:50pm
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Venue opening hours
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Friday : 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday : 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday : 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Access facilities
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Changing Places Facility
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Book your tickets
Empath Theatre: Under The Sun
Venue Details
Find us at
Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AD
hello@wxwakefield.co.uk