Birthmarked, the award-winning gig-musical comes to Stratford East. Brook Tate, an ex-Jehovah's Witness, moves audiences in this true story of rebuilding his life after losing everything he once believed to be true.
With original music performed with his onstage band, Tate weaves the crafts of songwriter, storyteller and draf artist into a performance that is unlike any other. Alongside a whale, a zebra, and the direction of Olivier Award-winning director Sally Cookson, Brook Tate hopes to shine a light on what it means to be marked... at birth.
★★★★★ "a touching story told with real heart" Theatre Weekly
★★★★ "joyous" FEST
★★★★ "joyful, life-affirming show" The Stage
★★★★ "Sincerity, generosity & glorious cheek…bursting with revelation" Guardian
Written and composed by Brook Tate. Directed by Sally Cookson.
Presented by Brook Tate. Produced by Hannah Smith.
Supported by Tom Price, Frances & Craig Wilson and the Stage One Bursary Scheme for New Producers.
Commissioned by Bristol Old Vic and developed in association with MAYK.
Originally commissioned by The Wardrobe Ensemble.
Booking Enquiries
20% off for Members & Friends when they book 2 or more shows at the same time.
Our online booking system doesn't allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Seats marked with an 'i' on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.
Writer & Composer: Brook Tate (he/they)
Director: Sally Cookson (she/her)
Designer: Max Johns (he/they)
Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria (he/him)
Musical Director: John O’Hara (he/him)
Puppetry Director: Chris Pirie (he/him)
Dramaturg: Marietta Kirkbride (she/her)
Costume Supervisor: Sophia Khan (she/her)
Outside Eye: Travis Alabanza (they/them)
Associate Director: Sarah Fielding
Associate Lighting Designer: Luca Panetta
Associate Designer: Jacob Lucy
Production Manager: Ed Borgnis (he/him)
Stage Manager: Rachel Bell (she/her)
Sound No. 1: Tom Crosley-Thorne (he/him)
ASM: Eve Richardson (she/her)
Producer: Hannah Smith (she/her)
Running time: Approximately one hour and 30 minutes, without an interval.
Age guidance: 12+ (Contains strong language, religious homophobia and themes of family seperation - Click here for our Content Advisory Notes)
Tickets from £10
Stratford East Bar
Bar Events, In the BarOur bar is the perfect place to kick back and relax - there's no other theatre bar like it! Whether it's for evening drinks or a meal from Island Vibe...
FRI 29 AUG 2025
Comedy, On StageStar of UKTV’s hugely popular new series At Home With Katherine Ryan as well as Comedy Central’s Out of Order with Rosie...
7:30 PM
SAT 30 AUG 2025
Music, Dance, On StageReturning due to massive demand, and a previous sell-out show, join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the...
7:30 PM
