Gary Clarke’s trilogy, culminating in Detention, reflects the scars of Thatcher-era policies on marginalized communities. Detention dives into the consequences of Section 28, which prohibited the promotion of homosexuality, setting a dark background for LGBTQ+ youth. The production features stories from older LGBTQ+ individuals and portrays the desperate calls to the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard helpline. While it captures the pain stemming from homophobia, the work also highlights the resilience and unity within the community, using dynamic dance and storytelling to evoke powerful emotions and historical memories.
Detention focuses on the Section 28 legislation brought in in 1988, forbidding the promotion of homosexuality, forming the backdrop for young LGBTQ+ lives during that period.
Detention is an exploration of the effects of homophobia but also a celebration of solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community.
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