Description
“Are you happy?” “I’m always happy with you.”
Cam and Jesse dive headfirst into the whirlwind of life over a mundane yet extraordinary decade. Same, Same, But Different offers a striking display of queer normality, but is living an average life radical or is it part of the problem?
When estranged family turn up unannounced, the clash between blood and chosen family forces them both to confront their own biases and question the difference between obligation and love.
Whilst discovering their own perspectives on queerness and identity, navigating the stereotypes woven into their lives, and determining their own boundaries, Cam and Jesse attempt to grow together while you witness the conversations that have never before left these four walls.
Trigger warnings – Discusses themes of race, sexism, transphobia, homophobia. Bright pulses of light throughout. Scenes of a sexual nature. Strong language throughout.
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Housemate: Megs Kumari
Megs Kumari (They/ She) is thrilled to be playing Cam in Same, Same, But Different; the first role they’ve performed that deliberately matches their identity as a Queer, mixed race person. Previously, Megs has performed in a variety of roles including an all-singing, all-dancing Chef in The Warner Brothers production of The Polar Express, Nina in Jacqueline Wilson is Gay at Above The Stag in Vauxhall and Cora in the musical The Misadventures of Wilf. As Onstage Swing and Dance Captain in Little Women, Megs undertook several roles throughout the theatrical run. Since their graduation from Bird College in 2020, they have also appeared in music videos for Aaron Sibley and Ada Nwokeji, and in an assortment of Bollywood films. Currently, Megs is part of Comediasians, Kerfuffle, and M.O.B improvisational comedy teams, performing regularly at The Miller in London Bridge as well as other locations across London and the South West.
Housemate: Em Thane
Em Thane (They/ Them) is a trans non-binary actor. Since completing their training at East 15 Acting School, they have worked across theatre, short film, TV, commercial and audio drama. As Alex in half stand up-half play Beige, Em enjoyed a successful run at the VAULT festival in 2020, two weeks before lockdown. Beige then went digital, and took on a different form in live Zoom performances over the following year. Em went on to join The Shakespeare Ensemble, founded by Ben Crystal, collaborating with artists around the world to create ‘digital promenade’, live-streamed performances of What You Will. In the short film Misnomer, Em played the role of Jacob, which was recently screened at Warner House’s PRISM Short Film Festival 2022 and is currently part of eight official selections for Film Festivals in the UK and internationally. Em recently finished touring Charlie Josephine’s play One Of Them Ones, directed by Elle While.
