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Gayle · 22-04-2009, 10:17

Just want to also flag up a couple of plays that are going to be on at the theatre in June. Both very thought provoking but both comedies. Plus, it's an incredibly cheap night out because the ticket price is subsidised by Grassroots Grants - so only £2.50 per head.

The first play on Wednesday 17th June at 7.30pm is Tea with Mrs Pankhurst presented by New Strides Productions - This is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement and the relationship between Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and Mrs Selina Cooper. Both were Lancashire women, both were important suffrage leaders but with very different approaches in the fight for the vote. The play also shows how the First World War impacted on the movement and asks what relevance the campaign still has in todays society.

The second play is a one woman show, on Friday 19th June at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre and is called Off Her Trolley. Off Her Trolley explores the experiences of those that care for the elderly, firstly those that work within the community and secondly those that work within residential care, focusing on the difficulties faced by those working within the private sector. The play explores the experience of ageing and illustrates the difficulties posed by the onset of Alzheimer’s disease both for the individual and their carers. Off her Trolley challenges the ways in which elderly people are perceived by the wider community and skilfully illustrates the ‘common ground’ between those that have and those that do not have Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the seriousness of the issues that this one woman show contains, Off Her Trolley is a blend of stand-up, character and song that seeks to entertain and uplift, make people laugh, as well as encouraging reflection. Off her Trolley was nominated for the Amnesty International / The Big Issue Freedom of Expression Award at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe and one 'Best Performance' / 'Best Show' in the Act Provocateur Solo Festival.

Tickets for both of the plays can be obtained from Gayle Knight by ringing 01254 387851 or by visiting New Era Complex on Paradise Street, Accrington. Note the tickets for both plays are a £2.50 recommended donation rather than a set ticket price as the productions are subsidised by Grassroots Grants funding, with additional support from Elevate East Lancashire.

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Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Re: Year of Culture update Just want to also flag up a couple of plays that are going to be on at the theatre in June. Both very thought provoking but both comedies. Plus, it's an incredibly cheap night out because the ticket price is subsidised by Grassroots Grants - so only £2.50 per head. The first play on Wednesday 17th June at 7.30pm is Tea with Mrs Pankhurst presented by New Strides Productions - This is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement and the relationship between Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and Mrs Selina Cooper. Both were Lancashire women, both were important suffrage leaders but with very different approaches in the fight for the vote. The play also shows how the First World War impacted on the movement and asks what relevance the campaign still has in todays society. The second play is a one woman show, on Friday 19th June at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre and is called Off Her Trolley. Off Her Trolley explores the experiences of those that care for the elderly, firstly those that work within the community and secondly those that work within residential care, focusing on the difficulties faced by those working within the private sector. The play explores the experience of ageing and illustrates the difficulties posed by the onset of Alzheimer’s disease both for the individual and their carers. Off her Trolley challenges the ways in which elderly people are perceived by the wider community and skilfully illustrates the ‘common ground’ between those that have and those that do not have Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the seriousness of the issues that this one woman show contains, Off Her Trolley is a blend of stand-up, character and song that seeks to entertain and uplift, make people laugh, as well as encouraging reflection. Off her Trolley was nominated for the Amnesty International / The Big Issue Freedom of Expression Award at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe and one 'Best Performance' / 'Best Show' in the Act Provocateur Solo Festival. Tickets for both of the plays can be obtained from Gayle Knight by ringing 01254 387851 or by visiting New Era Complex on Paradise Street, Accrington. Note the tickets for both plays are a £2.50 recommended donation rather than a set ticket price as the productions are subsidised by Grassroots Grants funding, with additional support from Elevate East Lancashire. __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone.