A Small Town Northen Tale

“Growing up is hard enough, but when you’re the only person of colour for miles around in a working-class, North of England industrial town - even existing feels impossible”

“A Small Town Northern Tale” is a mostly autobiographical coming-of-age story, blending comedy and drama to explore what it meant to grow up in the mid-2000s in a small northern town.

David is a Jamaican/ English mixed teenager who’s navigating the minefield of adolescence after a move to a community that refuses to accept him. Torn between two cultures, he struggles to find his place while facing; relentless bullying, normalised racism, and the isolation that comes from being “the only” in forgotten towns where opportunities are few. Through humour, heartbreak, and bags of resilience, “A Small Town Northern Tale” captures the rollercoaster of teenage life—from the moments that make us cringe to the ones that shape who we become.

In a time when conversations about race, identity, and belonging are more vital than ever, “A Small Town Northern Tale” provides a unique and deeply personal perspective on these issues. It’s a story that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt out of place, who’s ever been the outsider, who’s ever been told they don’t belong.

This isn’t just a play about the past—it’s a reflection of the present, of the struggles that many still face today. It’s about finding your voice in the world, and it’s about the small acts of defiance that shape who we are.

Additional Crew

Performed/ Written/ Directed by Nathan Jonathan

Co-Directed by Lydia Hopgood

Instagram: @Nathan Jonathan 

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1002691396?share=copy

Date & Time: 26th & 27th Sept @7pm

Running Time:  60mins

Content warnings: Flashing Lights & Strong language

Performed by Nathan Jonathan

Latecomers may not be admitted. ​Ticket purchases are non refundable.

Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.

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