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Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (cabaret, comedy)

  • Venue 22
    Dance Base - Studio 1
  • 14:50
  • Aug 28
  • 55 minutes
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: Australia
  • Group: Liz Lea
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing themes
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
    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

Red is fearless, Red is fierce, Red is powerful – a one-woman dance theatre work with a hint of fun and fabulousness. You will laugh, you’ll cry, you won’t forget. A poignant, riotous, glamorous and ultimately triumphant exploration of one woman’s story – an exquisite exploration of female endurance. Described as unforgettable, shattering and hilarious, Red is a soul-baring retelling of one woman’s journey through illness and recovery with an eye to the future. Honest, face-to-face dialogue with the audience, balanced with beautifully framed film and movement.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Lift from street entrance to first floor

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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

Signed performances

  • Dates: 27 August
  • Interpreter: Lesley Crerar - Not Selected
  • Type: BSL
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 24 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Additional information: Latecomers welcome throughout. Audience permitted to leave/re-enter the venue as necessary. Reduced sound levels will be used and house lights will accompany stage lighting. Audiences will be free to enter and leave the studio as they need to. Please note that this show contains distressing themes about endometriosis, fertility and chronic illness.

Be aware that this show features:

  • Permission to move around and make noise

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to engage with performer
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

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

Albert Lin 23 days ago

Beautiful, moving journey through chronic pain, surgery, and consequences. Felt very honest and heartfelt as a piece done through dance and cinema about things we don't talk about in public. Inclusive of older dancers, which is a huge plus! 5/5

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The Scotsman (4/5 stars) 34 days ago

Unflinchingly personal, deeply moving, yet fun and uplifting, Red is a powerful celebration of strength and resilience.

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The List (4/5 stars) 34 days ago

Liz Lea is a generous, frank and gutsy performer and it is massively moving to see just how many of the older women in her audience go wild with the joy of suddenly being seen, understood, celebrated.

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SeeingDance (4/5 stars) 36 days ago

Red is different, one of those extraordinary works that defies categorisation.

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