A PLAY exploring the lives of two gay men who navigated their sexuality through very different generations is set to take stage at Warrington Pride this month.

 In a unique and fresh production, the one-act play, ‘Chicken’, follows the lives and journeys of Daniel and Craig.

Daniel, who has lived through the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the HIV/AIDs epidemic, meets Craig, a young, vibrant, gay man living in a more open society.

Through their professional relationship Craig is encouraged to think about the dangers of modern-day troll culture while Daniel tries to hold on to events of the past with resistance and gritted teeth.

The play, produced by Warrington-based theatre production company Soup Productions, will only feature the pair as the entire cast and will explore important themes of love, culture and local LGBTQ+ life.

And the production will see a series of monologues performed by local actors discussing identity, sexuality and allyship.

‘Chicken’ has been chosen as part of the Culture Warrington’s Warrington Pride Programme this year and will play at the Pyramid Arts Centre next Tuesday and Wednesday, starting from 7pm.

A spokesperson for Soup Productions said: “We cannot wait to present this production and share the Pride experience with other fantastic projects commissioned as part of the festivities such as an audio walking tour, WMAG exhibitions, the all-new Warrington Pride Flag and a Conversation Space to name but a few.”

Meanwhile, Jake Liken, creative producer for communities at Culture Warrington added: "It's a really important addition to Warrington Pride this year alongside the incredible offers of Pride.

“We consulted with LGBTQ+ people from across our town to highlight and understand what the best way of celebrating pride, and in the best way for Warrington was our key focus. 

“Each commission we have made has been designed, selected and delivered by LGBTQ+ individuals and a direct response from the information we gathered and refined.

“We are really excited to be such a community-focused part of pride this year and are really grateful to the people and organisations who has enabled us to do this.”

Tickets are £5.00 and can be purchased at pyramid.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/chicken/