The Act

Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love

Overview

In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.

Top Cast

Samuel Barnett

Matthews

Simon Lennon

Jimmy

Cyril Nri

Edna May

Annette Badland

Flo

Ian Hallard

Emmeline

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Matthew Baldwin

Christabelle

Jim Conway

Detective

Tracy Anne Green

Deardrie

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Zara Cooke

Prostitute

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Simon Robins

Police Officer