Red Shed is the third part in a trilogy that started with the multi award winning shows Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed.
Mark returns to the place where he first started to perform in public, a red wooden shed in Wakefield, the Labour Club, to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.
Interviewing old friends and comrades Mark pieces together the club’s history and works with the club to campaign with some of the poorest workers in the country for their rights.
It is the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small wooden shed.
It is part theatre, part stand up, part journalism, part activism and returns to Mark’s obsessions of community and struggle.
The show will involve the audience (in a nice way) to help recreate the shed and its inhabitants.
Red Shed is the third part in a trilogy that started with the multi award winning shows Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed.
Mark returns to the place where he first started to perform in public, a red wooden shed in Wakefield, the Labour Club, to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.
Interviewing old friends and comrades Mark pieces together the club’s history and works with the club to campaign with some of the poorest workers in the country for their rights.
It is the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small wooden shed.
It is part theatre, part stand up, part journalism, part activism and returns to Mark’s obsessions of community and struggle.
The show will involve the audience (in a nice way) to help recreate the shed and its inhabitants.
Curated by Lucy Loves Circus
Doffing our cap to the traditions of vaudeville and the origins of circus and cabaret, acclaimed circus blogger Lu Cyrcus curates this very special night, led by Cirque du Soleil’s lead clown Sean Kempton. New and old combine in this evening of contemporary varieté, featuring everything from pole dancing to aerial rope and trapeze, where burlesque meets juggling kettle bells, with a dash of musical saw thrown in for good measure.
A night to tease, whisper and gasp – Ssshhh!
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You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.
LGBT PLAYREADINGS 7.30pm | £3.50/£5 on door
Philippe Barbour Mon 13 Feb REPELLENT ACTS asks what life will be like for gay men in the future, should the backlash against ‘liberalism gone mad’ worsen.
Tim McArthur Wed 15 Feb CONTROL explores a relationship that blooms, then darkens. Who has the final control of the situation?
Christian Durham Thu 16 Feb FINDING THE BURNETT tells the story of 16 year old Tyler who lives with his father and is just coming out as gay.
Philip Lawrence Mon 20 Feb A PINK TRIANGLE follows two men in a complacent, loveless civil partnership in post-Brexit London.
Tim McArthur Wed 15 Feb CONTROL explores a relationship that blooms, then darkens. Who has the final control of the situation?
Christian Durham Thu 16 Feb FINDING THE BURNETT tells the story of 16 year old Tyler who lives with his father and is just coming out as gay.
Philip Lawrence Mon 20 Feb A PINK TRIANGLE follows two men in a complacent, loveless civil partnership in post-Brexit London.
Christian Durham Thu 16 Feb FINDING THE BURNETT tells the story of 16 year old Tyler who lives with his father and is just coming out as gay.
Philip Lawrence Mon 20 Feb A PINK TRIANGLE follows two men in a complacent, loveless civil partnership in post-Brexit London.
Philip Lawrence Mon 20 Feb A PINK TRIANGLE follows two men in a complacent, loveless civil partnership in post-Brexit London.
UTOPIAN (t&c’s apply) is a surrealistic circus pop-culture queer positive experience. And it’s
absolute trash. Joined by their accomplice, Symoné takes you on an expedition inspired by
raves and power play, with a big pink pole, 6 inch skates, and gender nonconformity.
Join the world of psychedelic pilgrimage. You’ll be safe with us.
WARNING: This show may or may not contain autobiographical references about cults.
Suitable for ages 16+
Content warning: sexual content, nudity, drug references and language.
UTOPIAN (t&c’s apply) is a surrealistic circus pop-culture queer positive experience. And it’s
absolute trash. Joined by their accomplice, Symoné takes you on an expedition inspired by
raves and power play, with a big pink pole, 6 inch skates, and gender nonconformity.
Join the world of psychedelic pilgrimage. You’ll be safe with us.
WARNING: This show may or may not contain autobiographical references about cults.
Suitable for ages 16+
Content warning: sexual content, nudity, drug references and language.