"Patient is a Verb" Showcase + Dialogue

Welcome to the waiting room to enter the realm of Transition*. You are the 11,174th player. Only 33 players have made it through Level One this month.

The waiting list to see the Gender Identity Clinic is now 5 years long. Patient for trans people is often an adjective and not a noun, the endurance of suffering without receiving treatment. Yet our systems primarily expect trans people to move through life as a patient – subjects to medical scrutiny and approval. What does a duration of 5 years really mean, and when does patience turn from virtue to verb?

Devised through drawing on lived experiences of interview participants and an all trans team, this show takes you on a journey navigating the healthcare system in the UK. It melds grim realities with the world of video games, searching for agency in waiting.

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This is a work-in-progress showcase followed by a sharing on the creative process and discussion of trans issues covered. Feedback and conversations with the audience will help us develop the show.

Running Time: 45 mins approx + dialogue after

Audience warnings: Discussions of gender dysphoria, transphobia, medical gatekeeping, mental health issues, some strong language