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1897. A parlour in Victorian London. Two men trapped together, facing a secret that will change their lives forever

Two men trapped in a parlour in Victorian England. When James and Edwin find themselves unexpectedly entwined by a twist of fate, they must face their similarities and the secrets they keep – from each other, and from themselves.

When Atlas Met Tantalus is a taut, poignant new historical drama highlighting issues of queer identity, community, public outing and the way that history shapes our present, within a witty and engaging one-hour drama.

The clock of history is ticking.

Can we hold everything we love on our shoulders? When Atlas Met Tantalus is a taut, poignant new work highlighting issues of queer identity, community, public outing and the way that history shapes our present, within a witty and engaging one-hour drama.

Running Time: 1 hour | Age Recommendation: 16+ | Content Warnings: Language, threat, sexual innuendo