outside, in the laneway, under the stars
Written & Performed by John Arthur Sweet		Hard Times - Montreal, QC
 johnarthursweet.online		V.9 - Planetarium 
An autobiographical monologue about a gay, bullied small-town Ontario kid who found refuge in theatre. Told in two parts, Part I (Childhood) and Part II (Adulthood), you can enjoy individually, or in the wrong order!

Part 1 – July 17, 19, 22, 26

Part 2 – July 21, 25, 27

WINNER: Best Spoken Word show - Buxton (UK) Festival Fringe 2024

WINNER: Outstanding Original Work - On the Edge Fringe (North Bay, ON) 2023

4 STARS - Binge Fringe, Prague Fringe 2023

The saddest, loveliest evocation of queer loneliness … deeply self-affirming. - Fringe Theatrefest (Barnstaple, UK) 2023

Cast:
John Arthur Sweet

Show Info:
75 minutes
Genre:
Spoken Word

Audience:
Parental Guidance

Mild Language, Sexual Content

Low Vision / Blind		Thu July 17 9:30 PM
Sat July 19 4:30 PM
Mon July 21 6:00 PM
Tue July 22 11:00 AM
Fri July 25 8:00 PM
Sat July 26 12:45 PM
Sun July 27 1:00 PM

outside, in the laneway, under the stars

Hard Times—Planetarium

After learning there were two parts to this show, I was determined not to miss part two right in the middle of part one. He’s that good. I had to wait to talk to John after the show as a freep reviewer was so admiring of his talent, that he was basically doing an interview. We all engaged, and realized we were the only people who had seen both parts. It’s mystifying to us that more people aren’t taking this most warm and rewarding show in. As the Fringe gets busier, the comfy, spacious Planetarium has a seat for you . Reward yourself and take advantage of that seat.

Lisa Campbell

outside, in the laneway, under the stars

Hard Times—Planetarium

If you want to relax in a comfortable, spacious (read-you can actually get tix!) venue and be treated to a warm, engaging story, this is the show for you! I was drawn to the charm of John’s face in the program and charm he delivers! I find it so appropriate that his last name is Sweet, as he’s certainly that and more.

I found myself already looking forward to Part 2, as this is, unusually, a two part show.

Time flew by and I’m sure you too will enjoy this sincere, heartfelt tale of a man’s growing awareness of what it means to find a place in this world as a gay man.

Lisa Campbell