Inkbrew Productions

Very grateful to @lborouniversity for this excellent short film on the final performances of out @LGBTHM tour of #bccfirsthomo youtu.be/CYbwlWcAXTc?si…

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#THEATRE #REVIEW The BBC’s First Homosexual @CinemaMuseum @inkbrew 'As a nation, we refuse to learn from history and thus are doomed to repeat it. The BBC’s First Homosexual is a nobly poignant attempt to buck that trend' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thereviewshub.com/the-bbcs-first… #London

#THEATRE #REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BBC'S First Homosexual @Inkbrew thereviewshub.com/the-bbcs-first… "Powerful and poignant" #salford

'The BBC's First Homosexual' at The Cinema Museum brings an unknown chapter of queer British history to life with striking intimacy. Here's Abi's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review: allthatdazzles.co.uk/post/review-th…

“A beautifully conceived play that is as entertaining as it is informative. What it lacks in physical set design it more than makes up for with the superb performances from an exceptionally talented cast." Read the full ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ review at jacktheladmag.com/theatre-reviews

I’m chairing discussion about #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual at @CinemaMuseum London on Thurs 12 Feb 7.30pm This play brings a lost 1954 BBC documentary on homosexuality to life, exploring censorship & queer history TICKETS > ticketlab.app/event/36503-Th… #LGBTHistoryMonth #BBCFirstHomo

Happy LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈 My play,“The BBC’s First Homosexual” is the official @LGBTHM production for 2026 in Salford, Birmingham, Brighton, London, Liverpool and Loughborough #lgbthm #lgbthm26 #bbcfirsthomo Some are sold out, but there are still tickets. See bio for link.

📻 #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual is based on a lost 1950s radio documentary once deemed too controversial to air. Its story now inspires a play exploring LGBTQ+ history, media & censorship. 🌈🎭 Read more from @MENnewsdesk: manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats… #BBCHistory #LGBTQHistory #Theatre

🎥 “This story started with a forgotten transcript.” A lost 1950s BBC documentary on homosexuality -which promoted conversion therapy - became the basis for #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual. 🌈 Find out more from writer @stephenmhornby. 🎟 linktr.ee/inkbrewtheatre | A @LGBTHM Production

🎭 #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual - a lost 1950s BBC documentary brought to life on stage. Playwright Dr Stephen M Hornby talks to @TheNewCurrent about the rediscovered transcript & why this story still matters. 📖Read Now... thenewcurrent.co.uk/the-bbcs-first… #LGBTHistoryMonth #QueerHistory

You're invited to #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual at @CinemaMuseum, London, on Thurs 12 Feb 7.30pm This play brings a lost 1954 BBC documentary on homosexuality to life, exploring censorship, queer history & resilience TICKETS > ticketlab.app/event/36503-Th… #LGBTHistoryMonth #BBCFirstHomo

🎬 Gen Z vs the 1950s During rehearsals for #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual, actors Mitchell & Max take on a 1950s quiz… and let’s just say, history class did NOT prepare them. They’re discovering just how strict, strange, & taboo life was back then.🏳️‍🌈 #BBCFirstHomo #LGBTHistoryMonth

🎶📻 Actor @MitchJW88 dives into 1950s tracks for #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual Spotify playlist - setting the mood for a world where a BBC documentary on homosexuality could be made, banned, and nearly erased. 🎟️ Tickets: linktr.ee/inkbrewtheatre 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTHistoryMonth #TheatrePlaylist

🎭 Featured in The Guardian! Our play #TheBBCsFirstHomosexual brings 1950s queer history to life, exposing “naked homophobia” and voices of courage. 📖 Read the full article in @guardian by Mark Brown: 🎟️ Book tickets: linktr.ee/inkbrewtheatre @LGBTHM theguardian.com/stage/2026/jan…

🎭 Scripts in hand, questions flying & a very different Britain taking shape. Rehearsals are now underway for the #BBCFirstHomo @NA_Theatre, Salford. Inspired by a banned 1954 BBC documentary, the play opens Wed 4 Feb before touring England. 🏳️‍🌈Official @LGBTHM Production

🧽🏡 Gen Z vs the 1950s household. Actors Mitchell & Max take a quiz on 1950s domestic life - confusion ensues, dignity is lost, and one is crowned Domestic Goddess 👑 A peek into #BBCFirstHomo, a new play set in the 1950s. Touring Feb 2026 🌈🎭 🎟 linktr.ee/inkbrewtheatre

The BBC’s First Homosexual: when being queer in the UK was illegal and in the closet : a new play by Stephen W Hornby for Inkbrew Productions Red Brick Theatre The Cinema Museum bit.ly/44Ew5EP

💬 “As a gay actor I’m excited to bring untold queer stories to life, showing the struggles of the past and how far we’ve come. A reminder that equality is always worth defending.” ✍️ Written by @stephenmhornby, directed by @oli_hurst99. Official @LGBTHM production.

Andrew is a theatre, TV & film actor. Stage highlights include Educating Rita (Dukes Theatre), Ghosts (New Vic Theatre), Far From the Madding Crowd (RSC/Hull Truck). Screen/film: Coronation Street (ITV), Emmerdale (ITV), Tinsel Town (Sky).

🎭 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT | Meet Andrew Pollard 🎭 We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Pollard as the final cast member joining The BBC’s First Homosexual. 📅 National Tour Feb 2026 🎟️ linktr.ee/inkbrewtheatre #BBCFirstHomo #MeetTheCast #QueerHistory #LGBTHistoryMonth #ArchiveHistory