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SUMMARY:Queer Play Reading Club: Jumpers For Goalposts with Tom Wells
LOCATION:The Railway
DESCRIPTION:Queer Play Reading Club: Jumpers For Goalposts by Tom WellsTue
 sday 15th September 2026The Railway\, ClaphamThe Queer Play Reading Club i
 s a monthly event\, produced by Queer Theatre\, held in partnership with N
 ick Hern Books\, celebrating LGBTQIA+ playwriting in a supportive\, low-pr
 essure\, queer-run\, social space.Each session begins with us reading out 
 loud our own new queer writing\, helping writers see how differently their
  work is from page to the mouths of actors and supportive feedback can be 
 given. We then table-read a published LGBTQIA+ full-length play from Nick 
 Hern Books\, with everyone in the room reading various roles\, followed by
  relaxed discussion and Q&A with the playwright themselves\, and often wit
 h members of the Nick Hern Books team\, facilitated by Queer Theatre’s A
 rtistic Director\, Andrew Keates. And finally\, we share a drink together 
 in the queer-run pub\, The Railway. And everyone gets to take home their c
 opy of the play-text too. This month’s play: Jumpers For Goalposts by To
 m Wells“Meant to be a laugh isn’t it? I thought? Sort of\, comedy team
  names – we’re called Barely Athletic – nothing too\, just\, banter\
 , jumpers for\, for goalposts. Six weeks\, four teams\, play each other tw
 ice. Sunday afternoon fun.”A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about fo
 otball\, friendship and finding your way.Luke wants Danny\, but Danny's go
 t a secret. Joe's happy in goal\, but Geoff wants a headline gig. Viv just
  wants to beat the lesbians to the league title. Game on.Tom Wells' play J
 umpers for Goalposts premiered at Watford Palace Theatre in 2013\, before 
 touring the UK\, including a run at the Bush Theatre\, London.We will also
  read Tom Wells' short play\, Jonesy\, the underdog story of an asthmatic 
 teen who dreams of making a name for himself as a'Netball Maverick' and ea
 rning the respect of the lads from GCSE PE.Special Guest AnnouncementWe ar
 e delighted to announce\, Tom Wells will be joining us for this session vi
 a video to discuss the play and answer your questions.Tom Wells is a playw
 right whose work includes: Big Big Sky (Hampstead Theatre\, 2021)\; Stuff(
 National Theatre Connections Festival\, 2019)\; Drip\, with music composed
  by Matthew Robins (Boundless Theatre\, 2017/8)\; Broken Biscuits (Live Th
 eatre/Paines Plough UK tour\, 2016)\; Folk(Birmingham Rep & tour\, 2016)\;
  Jumpers for Goalposts (Watford Palace Theatre\, 2013)\; The Kitchen Sink 
 (Bush Theatre\, 2011) and Me\, As A Penguin (Arcola Theatre\, 2010).Itiner
 aryTea\, coffee and snacks from 6:30pmSession starts at 7pm (sharing new w
 riting with the group and receiving supportive feedback)Then We read the p
 lay together.Q&A with Tom Wells and Andrew KeatesDrinks and socialising un
 til 11pmGetting ThereThe Railway\, Clapham18 Clapham High Street\, London 
 SW4 7URBy Tube: A 1-minute walk from Clapham North (Northern line) and 5 m
 inutes from Clapham Common.By Overground: Clapham High Street Station is d
 irectly opposite the venue.By Bus: Served by routes 50\, 88\, 155\, 322\, 
 and 345.By Train: Clapham Junction is a short bus ride away\, with connect
 ions across London and the South East.AccessibilityThe event takes place i
 n an upstairs space accessible only by stairs. If you have access needs or
  questions\, please contact us in advance so we can support your visit as 
 best we can.Important InformationThis is not a performance but an informal
  exploration of the play’s text. Scenes will be read aloud by members of
  the group who wish to participate. Roles may therefore be read in ways th
 at differ from their original casting intentions\, including across gender
 \, race\, age\, sexuality\, and lived experience. We actively welcome this
  openness while also encouraging those with lived experience reflecting th
 e characters to volunteer where appropriate.If you are a writer wishing to
  have your own work shared aloud in the opening section\, please bring an 
 excerpt of no more than five minutes to allow space for others. We may not
  have time to include everyone’s work on the night. If you need excerpts
  printed\, please email us.This event forms part of Queer Theatre’s comm
 itment to ensuring LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers always have somewhere to go eac
 h week to connect\, grow and express themselves – alongside our Acting C
 lasses For LGBTQIA+ People\, OutCast showcases\, Queer Variety Night\, the
 atre trips\, social events\, workshops\, parties and more.By attending\, y
 ou consent to Queer Theatre taking and using photography and video from th
 e event for archive\, press\, marketing\, website and social media purpose
 s.Find out more at www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-onContact If you’re havi
 ng any problems with your booking\, please contact us.\n\nBoletos: https:/
 /www.outsavvy.com/event/37462/queer-play-reading-club-jumpers-for-goalpost
 s-with-tom-wells
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