PROUD A PLAY BY ALFIE JAMES

PROUD
A play by Alfie James
Recorded live at the Courtyard Theatre, London

Dusty was on the radio; Bowie was breaking through. For Billy and Lily, growing up in the early 70s was tough. Back then being Gay was still something to fear. Billy longed to come out to his family whilst Lily just wanted her Nan to accept her for liking girls. That was until they joined the local "Proud" group...

This is the story of the first London Pride of 1972. A story of friendship, family, acceptance... and being PROUD.

Developed as part of the London Pride Community Heritage Project by Pride Theatre Productions and supported by The Heritage Lottery Fund. Recorded live at the Courtyard Theatre, London on Sunday 8th June 2025.

Cast:
Max Luck as Billy
Megan Thomson as Lily
Jonas Fiend as Arnie
Robin McManus as Dad & Graham
Kyle Fair as Jonny
Elsa Annushka Nigro as Nan
Merlin Stevens as Alex
CK Norman as Ruth
Sallee Tricker as Mary
Bethany Davey as Maggie
Snezana Nena Robertson as Liz
Ömer Warman as Sylvie
And
Elizabeth McNally as Mrs Cooper

Creative Team:
Written & Directed by
Alfie James

Costumes & Props
Madeleine Ockendon & CK Norman

Lighting & Sound by
Jacob Anderson

Front of House
Madeleine Ockendon, Philip Antony & Sandra Monero

Stage Hands
Sophie Baker & Emma Howes

Supported by The Heritage Lottery Fund, Alfie James Productions and The National Archives.

With special thanks to:
Heritage Lottery Fund
The National Archives
The staff at the Theatre Deli
Victoria Iglikowski-Broad
Giorgia Tolfo
The staff at the Bishopsgate Institute
The staff at the Courtyard Theatre
Peter Tatchell
Philip Antony
Sandra Monero
LSE Library
Madeleine & Barry Ockendon

Our families and friends for their continued support

Please visit:
www.alfiejamesproductions.com

Disclaimer: Please note that we do not own the rights to the music used. This performance was created as part of a free community heritage project supporting the community and as a free educational tool for the local community with the aim of encouraging people to learn more about their past. No profits were made.

Under agreement with The Heritage Lottery Fund it is intended that all digital content featured in this project has been made under the guidance of the CC by 4.0 licensing