In Conversation with… Joanna Cherry

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Spoken Word (political)

  • Venue 7
    The Stand’s New Town Theatre - Grand Hall
  • 12:00
  • Aug 10
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
  • Warnings and additional info: All seating is unreserved. Latecomers may not be admitted.
  • Accessibility: 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 are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: 18+ after 21:00 but please check show listing
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Description

King’s Counsel. MP for Edinburgh Southwest. Chair, UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights. SNP Spokesperson, Justice and Home Affairs 2015-2021. Led the successful 2019 Cherry Case against Boris Johnson’s unlawful prorogation of the UK Parliament. Co-litigant in the case against the UK Government at the EU Court of Justice, which established that Article 50 could be unilaterally revoked. Called to the bar in 1995, took silk in 2009. Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government 2003-2008. Crown Counsel 2008-2011. One of the first specialist sex crimes prosecutors in Scotland’s pioneering National Sex Crimes Unit.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There is a temporary ramp over the 8 steep stone steps from street level to the venue foyer. The ramp has a small turning circle of 1m and therefore unfortunately is not suitable for an electric wheelchair user. Once inside the venue foyer, stall seating is accessible without any further assistance. Staff are happy to assist where possible and are unable to assist electric wheelchair users.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp

  • Stairs: 6 - 10
    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
Dates, Times and Prices