Waterside Arts presents its very first in-house production, Clothes Swap, a new play exploring refuge, resistance and radical self-expression set in a queer youth club.
Clothes Swap was written by Liam Mansfield and is set in a queer youth club. It was inspired by a real clothes swap at an LGBTQ+ young persons' charity in Trafford, where emerging playwright Mansfield volunteered.
Clothes Swap premiered in spring 2026 and was directed by myself and produced by Waterside Arts. It was originally developed by Green Carnation Theatre.
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"A gorgeous testament to discovering yourself and fighting for the things you love."
"Clothes Swap succeeds because it chooses heart over hyperbole."
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"Sublimely crafted... Hall brings together script and actors in one wonderfully cohesive production."
"Earnest, genuine and wears its heart on its sleeve."
"Strong, sassy, funny, frantic and authentic."
Production Team
Writer - Liam Mansfield
Director - Nathaniel J Hall
Creative Producer - Darren Adams
Associate Producers - Jemma Baines and Sam Danson
Creative Consultant - Max Hedgehog
Production Design - Darren Adams
Costume Design - Nathaniel J Hall
Technical Design - Joel Clements
Cast
Ash - David Carpenter
Tatum - Abel Hanson
Den - Naomi Ricci
Chris - Nicole Keri
Val - Lindsay Eavis