Baby Belle: Young, Dumb and Full of Autism

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Cabaret and Variety (disabled-led, solo show)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

An all-singing exploration of identity, self-perception and stigma as a late-diagnosed autistic, AFAB non-binary person. Jax Braithwaite, as Baby Belle, takes the audience through their journey of self-discovery framed by the confusing expectations of an unfriendly world and the impact of masking and intersectional identities on a person who previously thought they were simply a quirky, unconventional woman with a lot of feelings... plot twist... Trigger warning: contains themes such as ableism, poor mental health and gender dysphoria.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Up a large flight of stairs and through a narrow corridor

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Chucks 38 days ago

Full of heart, compassion and earworm songs, from a rousing ode to cats all the way to a power treatise on learning to drive with late-diagnosed autism. An absolute joy to witness!

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Matthew Pert 40 days ago

Very glad that I went to see this production. Jax is an amazing performer and the show itself gives a very interesting insight into Jax's experiences as a non-binary person with late diagnosed autism.

It manages to be funny, educational and moving all at the same time and Jax is also an excellent singer with some great songs in their show.

Would definitely recommend catching the final performance.

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Jacqui Morrison 42 days ago

Absolutely everyone should see this show. It’s fun, educational, emotional (I cried) and just pure genius. Also Baby Belle has a delightful voice. I Seriously encourage you to go.

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The Wee Review (4/5 stars) 37 days ago

Funny and moving exploration of intersectional identity.

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North West End UK (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

The show is funny and warm and aimed at both the neurodivergent and as an edutainment piece, where those who fit the norm might better appreciate that autism is as nuanced and individual as each individual on this planet.

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