Rob Watt

As explicit photos of the school’s ‘it’ couple go viral, and real-world consequences of online life spread, so do everyone’s opinions.

Leilah is starting to wonder if her Instagram feels more like a burden than ‘living her best life’.

Aarron is learning how to be a man online and it’s starting to feel toxic.

Maisy’s not that into sex, thank you very much. So why’s everyone always talking about it?

Billy’s queer and proud, accepted by their friends but ignored by the education system. They’re tired of feeling invisible.

Can these four friends break through the noise and make real change offline?

Birds And Bees is a brand new show that was commissioned and written this year specifically for secondary school students. Award-winning writer Charlie Josephine has worked with Theatre Centre over the last year to create the piece, which has been made in conversation with young people and developed with input from teachers and students. It has been tailor-made for schools to help teachers to address complex topics including consent, sex positivity, online safety and intersectionality in a way that is inclusive, relatable and accessible for their students.

Aarron played by Ike Bennett

Leilah played by Narisha Lawson

Billy played by EM Williams

Maisey played by Ida Regan

Written by Charlie Josephine
Directed by Rob Watt
Produced by Steven Atkinson

Sound and Composition – Xana
Movement Director – Damilola ‘DK’ Fashola
Production & Costume Design – Moi Tran

Director of Photography – Archie Short
Editor – Mark Williams
Hair and Make-Up – Ili Newson
First Assistant Camera – George Phull
Second Assistant Camera – Louise Tse
Stedicam Operator – Jacob Gerrard

Gaffer – Jake Buckley
Sound Recordist / Mixer – Stephen Lee
Sound Editor – Ted White
Post Production Services – Fin London

Production Photography – Helen Murray

Filmed on location at The Albany, London

In Association with Soho Theatre
Supported by Arts Council England