Silkworm
Theatre (contemporary, drama)
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Venue 139Assembly Roxy - Upstairs
- 18:50
- Aug 3-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-29
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Pearlfisher and the Byre Theatre in association with Assembly Festival
- Warnings and additional info: None
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
Written by Vlad Butucea, directed by Mojisola Elufowoju. The story of two women living in a Glasgow tower block, seeking asylum from the UK Home Office on the basis of their sexual orientation, and waiting to hear the result of their case. How do they prove their claim? A witty, intimate and intense study of two vulnerable, strong women as they seek the words to navigate their way through a savage system. World premiere. Assembly ART Award winner 2022.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: There is 25 steps into the performance space. The surrounding street area has some cobbles/uneven pavements.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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
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- Email: [email protected]
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- 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
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance