Norma

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Theatre (solo show)

  • Venue 39
    theSpace on the Mile - Space 2
  • 19:15
  • Aug 19
  • 45 minutes
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Stitched Heart
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
  • 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 do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Norma Jeane Mortenson (more famously known as Marilyn Monroe) once reportedly said, 'it takes a smart brunette to play a dumb blonde'. This one-woman show aims to challenge the way Monroe has been portrayed by the media after her death while also aiming to be the most historically accurate (as possible) play about her life and imagines what she might think about of all the media that has been created about her, including the controversial Netflix film Blonde from 2022. Norma is a show that celebrates Norma Jeane, her intelligence, her wit, her heart and her incredible strength.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: If not taking the lift it is 14 steps into the space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 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

John Porteous 42 days ago

Loved this show, the characterisation, the voice and the story were all truly compelling and I could easily have sat through another hour of this wonderful production. Olivia Denton was incredible as Norma Jeane.

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Tracey Emms 42 days ago

As a die hard marilyn fan I loved the piece and the actresses passion and loyalty to present the truth
Well done

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The Smu Reviews (4.5/5 stars) 42 days ago

I finished the show with a smile on my face and a slight tear in my eye.

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