Locker Room Talk

Following acclaimed and widely discussed presentations at the Traverse Theatre, Abbey Theatre, Latitude Festival and the Scottish Parliament, Locker Room Talk returns ten years after its original premiere.

Co-created by Gary McNair and Orla O'Loughlin, this provocative verbatim work draws on real conversations with men from a wide range of backgrounds, performed by a cast of women. Funny, uncomfortable, absurd and revealing in equal measure, the production explores the contradictions, assumptions and attitudes that emerge in everyday conversations between men.

Presented in a pared-back format that places the focus firmly on the words and performances, Locker Room Talk invites audiences to revisit the work a decade on and ask a simple question: what has really changed? As conversations around gender, power and public discourse continue to evolve, the production offers an opportunity to reflect on where we are now, how far we have come and what questions remain unresolved.

Following the performance, a separate space will be available for audiences who wish to spend time reflecting on the themes of the work.

Ten years on from its original premiere, the conversations at the heart of Locker Room Talk remain as urgent and necessary as ever. To make it possible for as many people as possible to be part of that conversation, tickets booked directly through the Traverse are available at £0, £5, £12 and £17.50 – simply choose the ticket price that works for you.

Image: Serden Salih

The Traverse is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

If you have access requirements, please contact our Sales and Welcome Team on boxoffice@traverse.co.uk or 0131 228 1404 so we can arrange reserved seating for you and discuss how else we can best support your visit.