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Via a precisely penned monologue peppered with vignettes depicting his family, friends and lovers, Tom DeTrinis tells us about his life story so far. Growing up gay in an Italian family in Long Island, New York, his Christian relatives looked at the young DeTrinis and his arch yet feminine ways with suspicion. He soon realised that his best bet was to hide his true nature.

This is a decidedly candid account before he even gets to the list of secrets he’s prepared to divulge. He paints evocative images throughout: the beige sweater which a ten-year-old DeTrinis got for Christmas is a particularly enjoyable one. The characters in his life are conjured vividly too; he creates three versions of his imaginary ‘had he lived’ uncle namesake while his pious aunt Miriam sounds a blast and most of us have experienced the obstructive bartender. An hour well spent. 

Assembly Rooms, until 27 August, 6.20pm.