Events on Tuesday 5th March
“From drag queens fighting in world war one to radical lesbian 'menaces' from the 70's, the play tells the stories of those who refused to have their voices driven deeper uderground. Performed in Bristol's subterranean netowrk of tunners
The Loco Klub, BUTTERFLY is a cacophony of passion, love and rebellion.”
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BUTTERFLY
“Join us on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month for an afternoon of live Swing-Jazz from some of Bristol's finest and reputable jazz musicians. Couple this up with a 30-minute taster class and performance from two of Bristol's most well-known teachers and you've got your Tuesday afternoon sorted.”
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Swing Dance Tea Party
“London, 1669: King Charles II is on the throne, the theatres have reopened and puritanism long forgotten. For the first time, women are permitted to act on a stage. Playhouse Creatures follow the fortunes of Nell Gwynn and three other aspiring actresses as they fight for recognition and equality in a man’s world. With comedy, pathos and strong language, Playhouse Creatures shines a light on the real-life female pioneers of theatre in England.”
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Playhouse Creatures by April de Angelis
“Mrs Girling isn’t your everyday Victorian lady, she’s a booze-hocking, hat-making sinner… that is, until a fabulous man in an impressive pair of wings makes an appearance at the pub… a man by the name of… GOD!”
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Girl
“London, 1669: King Charles II is on the throne, the theatres have reopened and puritanism long forgotten. For the first time, women are permitted to act on a stage. Playhouse Creatures follow the fortunes of Nell Gwynn and three other aspiring actresses as they fight for recognition and equality in a man's world. With comedy, pathos and strong language, Playhouse Creatures shines a light on the real-life female pioneers of theatre in England.”
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PLAYHOUSE CREATURES by April de Angelis