Two Plant Gayisans
*We are open for booking for touring this exciting queer-migrant theatre show, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@ghostandjohn.art
Meet Ghost and John, a romantic and wholesome pair of gay Asians, living a beautiful life in London while nurturing hundreds of houseplants to fill a certain "hole."
Is this a migration story? A gay love story? An ecology story?
Ghost and John weave a captivating narrative from the ephemera of home, dancing nimbly with their green babies across the colder voids of displacement and struggle, following the urge of all life to thrive and flourish.
In a world that wants them to be more yang - bright, hard and masculine, Ghost and John defiantly remain Plant Gaysians. Come and take part in the Plant Gaysian experience!
Meet Ghost and John, a romantic and wholesome pair of gay Asians, living a beautiful life in London while nurturing hundreds of houseplants to fill a certain "hole."
Is this a migration story? A gay love story? An ecology story?
Ghost and John weave a captivating narrative from the ephemera of home, dancing nimbly with their green babies across the colder voids of displacement and struggle, following the urge of all life to thrive and flourish.
In a world that wants them to be more yang - bright, hard and masculine, Ghost and John defiantly remain Plant Gaysians. Come and take part in the Plant Gaysian experience!
This show is:
Awarded Arts Council England’s Project Grant (2024)
Shortlisted for The Charlie Hartill Fund (2024)
Previously premiered at The Pleasnace's Theatre (2024)
Previously shown as work-in-process at The Pleasance’s Future Fest (2023), Camden People’s Theatre (2023), Omnibus Theatre’s Engine Room (2022)
Creatively captioned throughout the show
Awarded Arts Council England’s Project Grant (2024)
Shortlisted for The Charlie Hartill Fund (2024)
Previously premiered at The Pleasnace's Theatre (2024)
Previously shown as work-in-process at The Pleasance’s Future Fest (2023), Camden People’s Theatre (2023), Omnibus Theatre’s Engine Room (2022)
Creatively captioned throughout the show
'What cannot be questioned is the raw talent on display. The choreography is staggering – bodies telling stories that words alone cannot express. When paired with their spoken word elements, the result is often mesmerising. Their ability to weave together movement, text, and visuals creates moments of genuine beauty that linger long after the performance ends. Two Plant Gaysians offers a rewarding experience that challenges and moves in equal measure.'
- Harvey Morton at Queerly
‘Two Plant Gaysians beguiles its audience with story of love, identity and botany set in different countries on opposite sides of the globe. Tackling issues of sexuality, race, mental health and acceptance, the story combines yearning, sadness and light hearted humorous approaches to these issues. Ghost and John create a captivating tribute to their plant friends which makes enjoyable and splendid theatre.’
‘There really is no lack of creativity throughout the piece, and the work of Ghost as the production’s creative technologist really shines through… The floral visuals, skyline projections and thoughtful choreography are undeniably beautiful.’
- Andrew Houghton, The Reviews Hub - London
‘A gentle yet unsettling piece. It presents migrant experience in a way I've never seen before, with a unique and distinctive aesthetic.’
- Kim Pearce, ex-co-artistic Director at Papergang Theatre
'Two Plant Gaysians is a beautiful, meditative love story that rejects the pressures of conformity and assimilation. Instead it provides an alternate perspective: a syncopation with the timings of nature and a queer relationship that dares to be serene. A performance that counteracts the icky-ness of fast city living.’
- Max Percy
