The Gospel of Joan (Crawford)

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Theatre (lgbtq+, new writing)

  • Venue 45
    theSpace @ Venue45 - theSpace @ Venue 45
  • 21:40
  • Aug 17
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Suitability: 18+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: teatrito
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, including mentions of bigotry, gender violence, religion, murder, sexual assault, abortion and suicide. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Five would-be somebodies find themselves united in Hell, part of a trial run to solve Hell’s oncoming population problem. Faced with a poker match with the devil’s right-turned dealer – the one and only Joan Crawford – these women must vie against each other for a spot in Heaven, all while contending sins, histories, sexual identity, and their own dispensability... because in this game, winning is more than eternity – it is fame.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Up a ramp into the building then level access into the theatre.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Han Roze 126 days ago

The concept is interesting but its the strong cast really make this show. The characters were skillfully and vividly brought to life, with impressive and convincing accents and detailed backstories. The performer playing Joan led the piece excellently but the whole cast brought fantastic and detailed performances. I really enjoyed the LGBTQ+ take on the 'stuck in hell' plot. At times this show reminded me of Caryl Churchill, at times Huis Clos, but ultimately it felt like a fresh and entertaining take on the genre.

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Jennifer Goodwin 128 days ago

What a show! Made me laugh, made me think, made me wonder what Joan Crawford would be like in hell. Highly recommend. Don’t miss it!

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Brett Green 128 days ago

This is a must see show. It has everything—love, death, the Devil and Joan Crawford. IA weird, campy queer, moving and philosophical show. A show that you will be discussing for days after seeing it. We are!!

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