Made You Look
Writer and performer Ty’rone Haughton delivers a fiercely honest and lyrically rich piece that dives deep into masculinity, identity, vulnerability, and survival
The show fuses poetry, physical theatre, visual art, and sound to create a deeply emotional, at times uncomfortable, but profoundly necessary experience.
Made You Look is a visceral and explosive one-man poetry show interrogating masculinity and what it means to be an immigrant in a Britain growing increasingly hostile towards minorities and women. This is more than just words on a stage, it's performance poetry at its most potent and vital.
"A masterclass in lyricism, truth, and transformation."
The set doubles as an exhibition, drawing out themes and references from the performance. Following the performance, Ty'rone will remain in the Studio Theatre. Audiences are invited to remain in the space for reflection, conversation and a chance to explore and interact with the set
The evening opens with poetry from Gray Taylor, a Brighton-based poet whose work blends conversational storytelling with punchline-driven writing shaped by hip hop, grime, and R&B influences.
Workshops
To book for either of these workshops, please contact [javascript protected email address] with which session you would like to sign up for, your name, telephone number, and any access requirements for us to be aware of.
Wednesday 25th / 18:00 - 19:30 / Performance Poetry workshop / FREE
Ty’rone Haughton leads this workshop for poets at all stages. He will focus on how to write about your lived experience with honesty and clarity. Exploring the use of voice, rhythm, and presence in a practical way, participants will experience how a poem lands when it’s spoken out loud, not just how it reads on the page. Use this time to write, share, and build confidence in telling your stories, your way.
Duration: 90 minutes. You can book tickets to Ty'rone's performance of Made You Look which follows the workshop (begins at 8pm).
Thursday 26th / 18:00 - 19:30 / Made You Look Workshop / FREE
This workshop is specifically reserved for participants who are from the Global Majority.
Ty’rone is an experienced and highly skilled workshop facilitator and has created a workshop to accompany the piece which focuses on using the themes of the show and poetry as a tool for discussion, reflection and connection. He facilitates an open conversation around race, masculinity, mental health, and the role of art in activism.
Duration: 1h30. You can book tickets to Ty'rone's performance of Made You Look which follows the workshop (begins at 8pm).
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About Ty'rone Haughton
Ty'rone Haughton is a Jamaican born poet and playwright who, as a child, had selective mutism and an aversion to writing. His work focuses on social issues, identity and exploring lived experiences. Ty’rone is the founder of Literati Arts and the Leicester Poetry Committee. He is also the Trainee Artistic Director of Apples And Snakes. In 2023 Ty’rone was named as one of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s ‘Future Figures’ for his contributions to the arts and social care. In 2022, Ty’rone’s debut poetry collection HOODS was published; a probe into childhood, manhood and fatherhood. Outside of poetry, Ty’rone is an active voice and thought leader in the social care sector, using his lived experience of growing up in care to provide consultation and training to fostering services and organisations who work with looked after children.
About Gray Taylor
Gray Taylor is a Brighton-based poet originally from Derby, who has a musical background in hip hop, grime and RnB. He started writing poetry after attending an event at Brighton Dome called “STATUS FLO” hosted by AFLO. the poet, and was a finalist in 2025 final of Brighton's Hammer and Tongue poetry slam. Gray describes his poetry style as “Conversational, punchline, storytelling” with focus on poems being thought provoking, relatable, fun and easy on the ear.
*There is a £3.50 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members)
**Stage timings are subject to change
