Ladyfriends [a period drama]

Annie and Christabel are dating. Historians dispute this on the grounds of ‘inaccuracies’ and ‘lack of scholastic rigour’ and ‘the over-interpretation of the fact that women shared bedrooms’.

Ladyfriends is a high-octane romp through love letters, third dates, and lesbian period dramas – via the (probably) true stories of Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst. Rammed with live music and film, it digs up real-life queer history to ask the age-old question: “are we dating, or are we just really good friends?”

Expect confetti, PowerPoints, and power ballads.

Ladyfriends is presented by Sarah Allen Productions in collaboration with Misscoteque, and supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

"A brilliant show full of heart – it’s history that is far from dull and has been smacked through a queer kaleidoscope of charm, dark humour and vibrancy." The Guardian

£15 (+bf)
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Doors 7pm / Starts 7.30pm

Run time: 110 minutes
Suitable for ages 14+
Content Warning: Themes of homophobia/ lesbophobia. Flashing lights, loud noise, visual effects (e.g. streamers, glitter curtains, confetti cannons)
All performances are semi relaxed and include unlimited exit and reentry, and pre show introduction

Writer/Director - Clodagh Chapman
Annie Kenney - Lucy Mackay
Christabel Pankhurst - Ellie Mejía
Onstage Camera Operator - Christina Holmbeck

Producer - Sarah Allen

Sound Designer - Izzy Odelola
Dramaturg - mandla
Assistant Dramaturg - Sasha Georgette
Creative Assistant - Natasha Lunt