I Am the Bomb
Experience the volatile fusion of absurdity and autobiography in I Am the Bomb.
Join Lewis on his journey through the depths of depression and the disorienting haze of psychosis.
Watch as the veil is lifted on his clandestine ten-year romance with Harry, now teetering on the edge of collapse.
Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, the shocking discovery of a WWII bomb near his London flat sets the stage for an incendiary climax.
Merging the conventional with the absurd, this play is a daring and experimental theatrical experience that delves into the complexities of queer love, the fear of losing your mind, and the dangers of explosive secrets.
PERFORMANCES
19:00
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Union Theatre
Union Theatre
Union Theatre
ADDITIONAL INFO
Access features:
Step-free Access
Age guidance:
18+
Running time:
60 minutes
Festival strand:
Theatre & Performance
Gripping, Thought Provoking, LGBTQ+
Mention of drug use, sexual language, themes of suicide, homophobia.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Lewis Miles
Lewis Miles (He/They):
Lewis’s work is deeply rooted in his own lived experiences, resulting in semi-autobiographical narratives that aim to unearth the genuine essence of life. Through storytelling, he delves into themes of mental health, sexuality, and the quest for belonging. His mission is to empower and inspire the LGBTQ+ community while captivating and educating a broader audience.
'I Am the Bomb' is a daring and experimental play inspired by Lewis’s struggle with depression and SSRI-induced psychosis, set against the backdrop of an unexploded WWII bomb found near his London flat in 2018. Join Lewis in this thrilling journey through his soul, where authenticity and absurdity take centre stage.
Aixa Amarante Naranjo (She/Her):
A Spanish-Dominican producer based in East London, Aixa uses her platform and experience to champion beautiful, underrepresented, and unheard stories, pushing boundaries to make the theatre workforce and industry more diverse, inclusive, and accessible — her resounding message: theatre is for everybody.
Aixa’s most recent credits include: Death Note The Musical In Concert (Lyric Theatre, London Palladium), Trompe-L’Oeil (The Other Palace Studio), Kim's Convenience (Park Theatre), Sunset Blvd. (Savoy Theatre), Farewell Mister Haffmann (Theatre Royal Bath), Notre Dame de Paris (Lincoln Center, New York), Brokeback Mountain (SohoPlace), Aspects of Love (Lyric Theatre), I Am the Bomb (Riverside Studios).
PRESS & REVIEWS
"This work is an authentic honest light shining bright, exploding through a painful neurological and queer barricade." Bryony Kimmings
CAST & CREATIVE CREDITS:
Lewis: LEWIS MILES
Harry: SIMON PHIPPS
Doctor: KASIA PACHELSKA
Director: TANIKA LAY-MEACHEN
Producer: AIXA AMARANTE PRODUCTIONS
A Pinch of VAULT is a festival of brand new and work-in-progress performance. Shows will be at varying stages of development, including rehearsed readings with script in hand, first time on its feet or semi-staged.