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Show poster for I Ain't Dumb. A boy and a girl pose in school uniform against a backdrop of images from the city of Coventry.

I AIN'T DUMB

by Tom Wright

Premiered at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, February 2022

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This hard-hitting play sees a proudly inclusive tough inner-city Coventry school explode into a rapidly escalating identity war. Sex secrets, hip-hop and hope fight for centre stage in this vibrant, in-yer-face, real talk rollercoaster.

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Inspired by true events from queer playwright, Tom Wright’s own eventful education in a state school in Coventry - alongside Black British director, Rikkie Beadle-Blair (MBE)'s experience of institutional racism - this frank, funny and daring piece puts queer characters, working-class characters and characters of colour centre at it’s heart, whilst exploring the nuanced intersections between sexuality, race and class.

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Produced in association with Epicene Productions and Belgrade Theatre

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Published by Methuen Drama​

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Press Quotes

 

"Unapologetically presented without sugar-coating …

Powerful stuff, indeed"
The Reviews Hub 

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"Wright knows his subject and his city"
Elementary WhatsOn

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"Every teenage school student should see this play"
Big City Radio

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"Realistic, hard-hitting and gritty. Definitely one to watch"
West End Best Friend 

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