Synopsis
The nearly retired English teacher Christopher Barlow lived a monotonous and somewhat dull existence until he decides to embark on a journey of connection, adventure, and intimacy, which involves hiring a young sex worker named Noah Alexander. Together, they find a surprising human connection wherein Noah helps Christopher face his internalized shame as he struggles to accept his need for sex. When Christopher begins to lose sight of the fantastical element Noah provides through his services, it conceals the boundaries of their relationship.
‘My Nights with Noah’ is a queer adaptation of the critically acclaimed film ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ (2022). The play offers a nuanced portrait of sex and intimacy while also attempting to dismantle taboos around the morality of sex work.
Barrie Stevens
Christopher Barlow (Charles Elliot)
Barrie is a TV and theatre legend with over 60 years in the business. He came to fame in iconic shows like ‘Ja Zuster, Nee Zuster’, ‘Tita Tovenaar’ and the ‘Soundmixshow’. Recently, he toured the country with his biographical solo play ‘I’m an Artist’. At 80 years old, Barrie returns to acting in his native language in one of his most daring roles thus far.
Diego Best
Noah Alexander
Diego studied acting at the Mulholland Academy Amsterdam. Past productions include ‘Murder and Other Fun Things’, ‘Under Milkwood’ (Amsterdam, InPlayers), and Shakespeare’s ‘Perciles, Prince of Tyre’ (Amsterdam, Reckless Shakespeare Company). Diego will take on his first lead role as Noah Alexander in ' My Nights with Noah'.
Rodney Giano
Stephan
Rodney played with DOX in Utrecht for two years where he trained in movement, dance, and martial arts. Past productions include ‘Spring Awakening’ (Rotterdam, Cormack Burmania), Mozart's ‘Don Giovanni’ (Rotterdam, Carla van Driel) ‘Nachtparade’ (Stopera Amsterdam, Marjan Barlage and Sassan Saghar Yaghmai), ‘Marieke van Nimwegen’, (Maastricht, Aram Adriaanse) and ‘Smiley’ (Amsterdam, QETC)
Backstage & Creatives
Director
Marcus Coenen
Adaptation
Ralph Remers
Producer
Ralph Remers
Lighting Design
Evan Morris
Scenic
Remy Jansse
Prop Manager
Linda Sjostrom
Poster Design
Mimi van Amerongen
Photography
Cristian Calderon
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