Fifth Word, in collaboration with Derby Theatre and Curve, Leicester present

TRANS IT

by Tabby Lamb, Directed by Bryony Shanahan

Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar, 2026 Archive
A camp revenge with a conscience— coming to a car park near you.

“To silence a monster, you just have to undo him”

Tonight, for these dolls, it’s time to take the power back.

Past-dark in a deserted city car park. Caught in the headlights of a transit van, Mzz Harmony’s chain-smoking and Mzz Melody’s got lightning in her bones. Only two state-approved genders remain. In this horrifyingly near-future, those who don’t conform are hunted or disappeared. And now James F***ing Gulliver MP is building his career calling girls like them a threat to civilisation. Classic, right?

Hunted, mocked, failed and fed on, the dolls are done running. It’s time to decide what kind of future they’ll carve out —and what they’re willing to risk to get there. Revenge always starts simple, doesn’t it?

In a world where the state wants you silent and the Gods are being killed, TRANS IT is a fiercely human, bitingly funny horror story dipped in glitter, for anyone who’s ever been othered.

Join us at Level 4, parking bay C3. The engine’s already running.

 

Venue

Derby Theatre Upper Car Park

Overview

Time: 6:30pm & 8:00pm
Performance duration: 40 minutes
Age guidance: 16+
Advisories: The show contains themes of persecution and discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people, along with descriptions of violent transphobia and related experiences. It includes strong language and references to serious violence, as well as mentions of grooming and abusive relationships. There are also references to sex work. Additionally, the production takes place in an immersive car-park environment featuring loud noises, strobe effects, and flashing lights.

Offers

Book LAD and TRANS IT together in the same transaction for a combined price of JUST £20.

Cast

Val Brown
Mariah-Louca

Creatives

Amelia Jane Hankin

Designer

Reisz Amos

Sound Designer

Olwen Barnes Archer

Technical Stage Manager

Tine Dézart

Production Manager