“F*ck you. Try all you want. We’re not going anywhere.”
In this AWARD-WINNING visceral, sensory-driven, psychological thriller, Davis the Janitor cleans up all sorts of bodily fluids at his night job in a dark room, the place men (come) for public sex. Piss, cum, shit, vomit, poppers -- no stain can stand up to or gross out Davis, the self-proclaimed "pig of pigs"... until a lingering violent threat forces Davis to confront the only stain he cannot clean.
(a play in a) DARK ROOM is an intense, disturbing, often funny, and unapologetically messy exploration of queerness. DARK ROOM blends autotheory, buckets worth of bodily fluids, dynamic movement, and an original electronic score to challenge respectability politics, confront trauma, and find hope. DARK ROOM, following its world premiere in October 2026, won the “BOUNDARY BREAKER” award at Colchester Fringe for setting a new standard for unapologetically queer theatre. It has been critically acclaimed as a four-star “technical triumph” and “impressively raw” (BingeFringe) and likewise “insanely brilliant & devilishly clever.” (CKS)
Performer and writer Dr.Pants is critically acclaimed worldwide for the "sheer bravery" (Watermark News) in his writing and performance. He is described by critics as being "immeasurably talented" (Broadway World), "sharp, quick, and uncompromising" (GSCENE), and "bold, brazen and stratospherically cheeky, concealing beneath the girth of energy a good heart and a probing mind." (Lost in Theatreland). Dr.Pants has single-handedly raised over £1000+ for LGBTQ+ charities worldwide, including the WR1 Foundation, The University of Essex's Student Union, LGBT+ Health and Wellbeing Scotland, and the Center of Orlando. His play Pup Play won seven international fringe awards and a further five nominations. Pup Play was described by Backstage Bristol in November 2026 as “one of the most important stories told on the Bristol stage this year.” Dr.Pants was runner-up for Activist of the Year at the National Queer Student Awards.
A portion of the profits from this performance will be donated to an LGBTQ+ charity. There will be an open Q&A after the performance.
Doors 1930. Performance 2000.
(Roughly 1hr 10 min. No intermission)
**Please be advised that, like all dark rooms, this play is strictly adults only. (a play in a) DARK ROOM contains extreme and grotesque violent, frightening, and sexually-explicit content that will disturb, gross, and upset most viewers. A full list of the extensive content warnings are available upon request by direct messaging @pantsoffproductions or visiting pantsoff.org. They will also be announced before the show. Audiences can leave at any time, however there is no re-admission or refunds.**
ACCESS INFO
Unfortunately, both floors of The Divine are not currently accessible as we do not have a lift.
- The ground floor, main bar of The Divine has level access.
- There is an accessible toilet in the main bar.
- The cabaret and club space are in the basement of the venue. There is no lift.
- There are 17 wide steps down to the basement with handrails on either side, this is where the show will take place.
- There are two sets of gender-neutral toilets downstairs, they are not wide enough for wheelchairs.
If you need further information, please refer to The Divine ‘About’ page on the website. www.thedivine.co.uk or email us direct on info@thedivine.co.uk