Bad Lesbians turns domestic space into a combat arena, a villain cabaret that explores queer intimate partner violence through a blend of humour and discomfort.

As Haddaway once asked, ‘What is love?’ Bear witness to Pumpkin, Cowboy, Angel and their emotional / feral support dog as they - sometimes literally - wrestle it out. Expect synchro choreo, red flags aplenty, and conversations we’d rather avoid brought into the spotlight.

Bad Lesbians is currently in mid-stage R&D. After spending time in the rehearsal room being very, very bad lesbians indeed, we’re now figuring out how to put that on stage—without pulling any punches. The work is expected to preview in Autumn 2026, with our next Work-in-Progress showing as part of Shedinburgh at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2026. This follows a successful first WIP showing at Camden Camden People's Theatre in May this year.

Bad Lesbians is a Selina Thompson Limited production, led by Associate Director Toni-Dee Paul, made in collaboration with Samra Mayanja and Liv Ello, with Jo Tyabji. Wellbeing support from Rose Thorn.

Selina Thomposon Ltd is an interdisciplinary performance and visual arts organisation based in Birmingham, UK.

Our practice is primarily intimate, political and participatory, with a strong standard of public engagement and investigation. We make joyous, highly visual work that seeks to connect to those often marginalised by the arts.

Our work has been presented in a range of contexts, all over the world. From pubs, clubs and toilets, to the National Theatre Studio and the British Council Showcase, amongst other divers venues.

In 2023, STL joined Arts Council England’s National Portfolio for the first time.