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Fringe ‘coming out’ show inspired by Tom Daley
http://www.scotsman.com/what-s-on/theatre-comedy-dance/fringe-coming-out-show-inspired-by-tom-daley-1-3382115Fringe ‘coming out’ show inspired by Tom Daley
by BRIAN FERGUSON
Published on the 20 April 2014
OLYMPIC diving star Tom Daley’s high-profile decision to announce he was in a relationship with a man in a video posted on YouTube has inspired a Fringe show that will tell real-life “coming out” stories on stage.
The play, called Outings, will feature a cast of big-name actors and comedians telling stories submitted from people across the world reliving how they came out – and the effect it had on their lives.
It is hoped a daily surprise guest drawn from the thousands of shows being staged in Edinburgh this summer will also take part in the show.
The producers admit Daley’s YouTube announcement sparked the idea for Outings.... MORE