Thu 9th May: Gender and Control
7.30pm - Fucking Feminists by Rose Lewenstein
Director Olivia Marie
Get ready to dive into “F***ing Feminists,” where a Gen Z cast takes centre stage to deliver a fresh and feisty perspective on feminism. A piece written by the fierce Rose Lewenstein featured in Women on Centre Stage, this play doesn’t hold back—it’s a rollercoaster of modern feminist discourse peppered with strong language from the get-go. Join us as we navigate the labyrinth of gender politics in the age of social media. Strap in for a wild ride that’s equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking, because Anything is Possible You Just Have to Believe in Yourself!
7.55pm - Stylusboy
Stylusboy, Coventry singer-songwriter Steve Jones, creates indie folk music steeped in warm-hearted melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Influenced by cult contemporary songwriters like Damien Rice, Anais Mitchell and Elliot Smith as well as classic performers such as Nick Drake and Neil Young. Stylusboy’s songs have been described as ‘absolutely brilliant' by BBC Radio 2’s Justine Greene and Coventry Music Historian Pete Chambers said 'you just have to stop, put everything down and listen'.
8.30pm Rowan McDonnell
8.35pm - Tituba by Winsome Pinnock
Director Deb Relton-Elves
‘Tituba’ by Winsome Pinnock presents the untold story of the enslaved woman who was part of Reverend Samuel Parris’s household in Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Tituba was the first person accused of witchcraft to make a confession; a clever strategy because it ensured her survival and gave her the means to exact the perfect revenge…
9.20pm - Mr Incredible by Camilla Whitehill
Director Gennie Holmes
Adam is 31, a nice-smelling, good-looking bloke and is just not meant to be single. He misses Holly. He misses everything about her, even the stuff he hated. They were meant to be happy and normal.... Mr Incredible is a brutal one-man play about modern love and old-fashioned entitlement. Contains very strong language.