WOman

WOman

Love, WOmen xx

By WOmen

Influenced by Euripides' Medea, our performance, titled 'WOman', will explore feminine rage using elements of ensemble theatre. The content has been inspired by our personal experiences which we have developed into universally recognised situations that motivate feminine rage. It authentically reflects our own feelings of suppression, objectification, and rage; as a result, our performance speaks to the broader female experience. This piece utilises modern interpretations of Greek chorus, contemporary movement, and slam poetry. In researching “what is feminine rage?”— and appalled by the results— our group incorporated frequently searched questions regarding women's emotional responses. Consequently, our performance aims to be confronting, challenging, and ultimately, empowering, because ‘WOmen’ reinforces how standing together can ignite change and create sisterhood.

WOman has been programmed in Backbone Festival 2024 after receiving The Backbone Award at the Vena Cava Freshblood Festival.

CREATIVES

Directors and Writer | Georgia Hollis

Directors and Writer | Edwina Saunders

Directors and Writer | Lottie Banford

Directors and Writer | Belle Ahern

CAST

Georgia Hollis

Edwina Saunders

Lottie Banford

Belle Ahern

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

AGES & WARNINGS: This piece contains confronting, real narratives about the female experience. Frequent references to verbal and emotional abuse are made. ‘WOman’ alludes to various sexual acts through movement and text, suggesting dominant and aggressive relationship dynamics which may reflect real situations. This performance also contains explicit language and narratives that some viewers may find uncomfortable. Please take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you, to make sure you are prepared to view this performance. Also, please take this time to remove yourself from this space if you do not feel safe with the content being covered. Should you need to leave at any time during the performance, please do not hesitate to do so. Thank you.

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible

INFORMATION FOR UNDER 18S:

Backbone Festival is a licensed area, all patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.