Autact Theatre Company

Autact Theatre Company is proud to invite you to our first play, The Duck; a fascinating exploration into what goes on beneath the surface of one autistic woman’s mind. Follow Laura’s journey of self-acceptance through this whimsical and moving play.

Current Performances of The Duck

Stroud Theatre Festival

We are delighted to announce that The Duck will be at Stroud Festival this year, we look forward to seeing you there.

The Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP

For tickets, call 01453 760900 or visit Stroud Tourist Information Centre. You can also buy tickets on the door at the venue just before the performance

Fri 14th Sept 8.00 p.m
Sat 15th Sept 5.00 p.m
Sun 16th Sept 7.00 p.m

(Online ticket sales have now ended)

Reviews

Review of The Duck – “This was a fast-paced, frenetic, funny, intelligent, occasionally sad, incredibly engaging and informative performance. This is the sort of autistic performance that I want to see, and that I want non-autistics to see.” Paula Sanchez

Brilliant one woman performance at @BarbicanTheatre tonight. As someone who speaks a lot about #autism #TheDuck really did put a different point of view across brilliantly. As a non-duck myself, it opened my eyes – well done Lucy – a superb performance @AutactTheatre #plymfringe pic.twitter.com/IdE6ht7arJ

— Luke Pollard MP (@LukePollard) June 2, 2018

Just seen #TheDuck in Plymouth. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The best characterisation of #ActuallyAutistic women I have seen. Well done @OutFoxgloved. @autism please have this at a conference. We need to see ourselves reflected as real 3D people https://t.co/YZNAcGRDAw

— Wendy (@MarmadukeCWest) June 2, 2018

@LucyTheobald1 @AutactTheatre
My review of the wonderful play ‘The Duck’ @BarbicanTheatre pic.twitter.com/Kqu0ALr4LS

— Tom Bliss (@Tom_Bliss94) June 2, 2018

The Duck is an excellent play – highly recommend it ✨

Some people were brought to tears with a connection they felt

For myself, it was joyous to see an experience like my own being portrayed – feel validated 😊#TheDuck @AutactTheatre @aberystwytharts @OutFoxgloved

— Maz (@mazfinch) June 9, 2018

#TheDuck was absolutely phenomenal, & it's going to take processing & time for me to be able to put my account down in words. The play IS life-changing, & I don't say that sort of thing lightly. Everyone needs to see this play, everyone. #actuallyautistic #autism

— Ceri Dobbing (@dobbing_ceri) June 10, 2018

#TheDuck really is amazing! Here is my review: https://t.co/wdvBeci3MV Let's raise the profile of #TheDuck to get funding, to roll out further afield. Everyone needs to see it!

— Ceri Dobbing (@dobbing_ceri) July 14, 2018

Incredible performance of #TheDuck at @aberystwytharts tonight. 👏 to all involved. @AutactTheatre #AutismAcceptance pic.twitter.com/6z17YczIz6

— Richard Steele (@penofsteele) June 8, 2018

I've just watched the premiere performance of 'The Duck' by @AutactTheatre. It was a beautiful piece exploring the stigma around Autism. A real eye opening performance containing both humour and sadness. A huge well done to everyone involved! @LucyTheobald1 @BarbicanTheatre

— Richard Tolman (@RichyTolman) June 2, 2018

#TheDuck
A raw and visceral monologue by autist @OutFoxgloved
A young woman, on discovering she is autistic, explores what that reveals about her inner and outer life.
A brilliantly conceived and acted production. In equal parts absolutely illuminating and utterly traumatic.

— Emily (@TheBullyingDr) June 13, 2018