SPRING 2019 IN THE STUDIO
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Little Earthquake
CARBON
I AIN’T AFRAID OF NO GHOST
MISSION ABORT FRIDAY 12 APRIL, 8PM
SATURDAY 2 MARCH, 8PM
Frozen Light
THE ISLE OF BRIMSKER
“It’s 1986. I am eight years old. Prince Andrew and Fergie get married in the summer. Dirty Den serves Angie divorce papers on Christmas Day. And I’m sharing my bedroom with a KitKat-pinching ghost.”
SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 MARCH, 11AM & 1.30PM
Inspired by his favourite film, little Gareth became a self-appointed Ghostbuster, launching an investigation into a playful poltergeist. Now, three decades later, with the help of home videos, retro toys and interviews with his nearest and dearest, grown-up Gareth is determined to uncover what was really going on inside his very own haunted house. Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the 80s and a comic exploration of a childhood haunting where nothing is quite what it seems. Captioned by the Difference Engine TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for
T STUDEN PICK
A lighthouse keeper lives alone on a desolate outcrop surrounded by stormy seas. Change is on the horizon but not in the form she expects. One day a runaway lands on the shore and together they face the inevitable. A new multi-sensory story from Frozen Light, specialists in making theatre for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. Commissioned by Harlow Playhouse, The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre, Bordon; Vivacity Key Theatre, Peterborough. With support from Arts Council England; house; The Garage Norwich; and The Point Eastleigh.
One in three women in the UK will at some point choose to terminate a pregnancy. Worldwide, the number is one in four. Mission Abort is the important story about the human being behind the choice. Described by The Stage as “a frank and funny glimpse into the mental and physical trauma of abortion”, this explosive one-woman play invites the audience along for a laugh-cry rollercoaster journey – asking the big question: how can a choice that is so right be so hard?
★★★★ “Mission Abort is a one-actor-show at its absolute finest.” Circle of Cinema Post-show discussion TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 14+
TICKETS: £12 (including carer), £6 per additional carer AGE GUIDE: 13+
/ AGE GUIDE: 8+
Ishi Khan-jackson
Notnow Collective
Pariah Khan
ISHI: I’MMIGRANT!
PEPPER & HONEY
AN INDIAN ABROAD
FRIDAY 8 MARCH, 8PM
SATURDAY 30 MARCH, 3.30PM
SATURDAY 13 APRIL, 8PM
A fun comedy show about migration, belonging and identity. Ishi is a British comedienne, born in Zambia, with Indian ancestors. Does that make her BriZamdian?
Baking on full power whilst exploring stories of migration and the meaning of home. Enjoyed The Great British Bake Off? Then you will love this show! We want to tackle your senses and your imagination. Join us in making and breaking pepper biscuits and family traditions. We follow a traditional Croatian recipe dating from the Renaissance, whilst treating you to a spicy-sweet story, and keeping an eye on the oven. FREE Stay and Play facility available from 3pm until event finish. Suitable for children 3+ who are out of nappies. Spaces are limited and must be booked. This show is captioned by the Difference Engine, The Show and post show discussion are interpreted. TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) Under 12 months free, must have ticket AGE GUIDE: 10+ plus welcoming to babes-in-arms under 12months.
Stifled by life in middle-class India, Krishnan is desperate to see more of the world. He takes a year out from his studies to visit the spiritual island of Great Britain. Keen to learn about life through their eyes, what does his journey teach him about the world? What might he learn about himself? And what happens when he falls in love with a native?
Join the playful adventure that is ‘Ishi: I’m Migrant!. Expect silliness, fun and energetic Bollywood dancing. This show is suitable for migrants, non-migrants and strawberries. TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 14+
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Pariah Khan is a writer and performer, voted one of Bristol’s 24 Most Influential Young People by Rife Magazine for his work in theatre and comedy. His debut one man show An Indian Abroad takes the trope of white adventurers exploring ‘foreign’ lands and spins this concept on its head, asking that all important question: what if a student from India took a gap year to Britain? Captioned by the Difference Engine TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for / AGE GUIDE: 14+
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RABBIT GIRL & THE SEARCH FOR WONDER
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154 Collective and The Creative Scene
SATURDAY 23 MARCH , 1PM & 3.30PM
SINDHU VEE:
LUCA RUTHERFORD’S
SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY, 8PM
THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY, 8PM
Shortlisted for the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award 2016, this unique, exciting company stars four refugee young men who made the arduous journey to the UK on their own as children from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Albania. Real, warm, and brimming with hope for the future, this is theatre that puts refugees centre stage.
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2018, Sindhu Vee embarks on a UK tour with her critically acclaimed and Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show, Sandhog.
Written & Performed by Luca Rutherford, Directed by Alex Swift
Phosphoros Theatre
PIZZA SHOP HEROES
N COMMU PICK
Post-show discussion
A NEW FAMILY SHOW WITH MUSIC, ANIMATION & PUPPETRY
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Join Rabbit Girl and her Dad around the campfire to hear about some pretty awesome adventures from all over the world.
AGE GUIDE: 14+
Playful, poignant and with a little sprinkling of magic, Rabbit Girl & The Search for Wonder is a new show inspired by stories from lots of families.
Do you ever get confused or overwhelmed by politics? Do you ever feel like the only way to make a difference is to change everything? Do you ever think that if you can’t change everything immediately there’s no point trying? Luca reached a point where thinking about politics made her want to lie down on the pavement and not get up. Instead of doing this she is throwing a party. A political party. There will be drinks, dancing and eggs! No experts. No big words. This is a show about getting messy with the messiness of politics. Post-show discussion TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 14+
TICKETS: £14.50 (Under 26’s £12.50) AGE GUIDE: 16+
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THURSDAY 25 APRIL, 9.45AM, 10.45AM, 11.45AM, 1.15PM, 2.15PM, 3.15PM
Loving your children, spouse and ageing parents (in that order, please don’t tell my mother) is very hard work, very intense and a lot of the time it sucks. But who wants to live without love? Highly anticipated debut from the host of BBCR4’s Comedy of the Week podcast. As seen on QI BBC2, Have I Got News for You - BBC1 and Alan Davies As Yet Untitled - Dave, and heard on Guilty Feminist podcast.
POLITICAL PARTY
stand-up I’ve ever witnessed” I Talk Telly
TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 4-8 year olds and their families
intotheclouds
SANDHOG
★★★★★ “One of the finest hours of
Lasts 55 minutes approx.
Nonsuch
ITY
Fluffy and soft and bright: welcome to the Cloud Factory. High in the sky clouds sit above us, out of reach and all alone, but Claud has a plan. Far away and high on a hill, they’ve built their very own cloud factory, but need your help to make their fluffy dreams come true. intotheclouds is a playful, sensory and highly visual experience for very young children and babies (aged 6-18 months) developed in partnership with the NHS’s Small Steps Big Changes and over 50 babies and their families across Nottingham. intotheclouds is an incredible first-time theatre experience. TICKETS: £10 – baby and adult companion, £5 – additional adult companion AGE GUIDE: Babies age 6 - 18 months
Experience and enjoy a night less ordinary
Notnow Collective
DADMAN: THE BATHTIME WARRIOR
Strike A Light
SHE’S A GOOD BOY
SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY, 2PM & 6PM
FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 8PM
DadMan stands strong at the gates of an ideal birth-plan, and courageously navigates the precipices of School Runs. This show is partly quiz, partly story intertwined with live music and original songs, partly total fantasy where DadMan dives in and out of the bathtub, running into Trust, Breasts, Flexi –Hours, Soft Play Areas and Sex (not necessarily in that order, or at the same time!) FREE Baby Groove session 12.30-1.30pm. Space must be booked Captioned by the Difference Engine TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for friend. Under 18 months free, must have free ticket. AGE GUIDE: 15+ plus the 2pm show is welcoming to babes-in-arms under 18 months
Elise is called pretty the same amount of times as being called sir in an average week.
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If Elise had £1 for every time someone has asked ‘Are you the best man?’ then Elise would have £2. Elise is often asked, ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’ the answer to this question is: No. An honest, moving and hilarious show exploring non-binary gender using Elise’s real life experiences.
Mia Johnson
PINK LEMONADE
FRIDAY 1 MARCH, 8PM Pink Lemonade is a multi-disciplinary solo show exploring masculinity and lesbianism in Black women, partly inspired by the rebellious butches of the early 20th Century and beyond. Fusing spoken word, sound and movement, the work examines how from childhood through to our intimate relationships as adults, social, racial and cultural stigmas can impact the way communities view themselves and others. Pink Lemonade aims to deconstruct micro-aggressions within the framework of intersectionality and seeks to transform the discourse around the fetishism of Black and Brown bodies.
“Very funny and emotional and thought provoking” Audience member
Developed with support from Talawa, Derby Theatre, In Good Company, Tamasha, Camden People’s Theatre and Arts Council England
Post-show discussion
Captioned by the Difference Engine
TICKETS: £12 (Under 26’s £10) £2 off for
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