Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit BUFF stops off in Manchester as part of its UK tour this Spring. Written by rising star playwright Ben Fensome, the critically-acclaimed, one-man play addresses body image pressures and social media jealousy in one gay man’s journey to self-acceptance whilst navigating the world of online dating.
Presented by Emmerson and Ward Productions, this smash hit show follows a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher who decides to sub-let his flat to a buff Instagram model after a nasty break-up. BUFF touches on themes of dating and hook-up culture, with Fensome’s protagonist – played by Jamal Franklin, swiftly discovering the world of online apps can be a cruel place for people like him. Both his humiliations and his feelings towards his new flatmate form until he is ultimately forced to confront himself.
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