Turk(ish) is an empowering, autobiographical show by contemporary circus artist Poppy Plowman. The show combines live music, high skill, humour and intimate storytelling.
Poppy uses tightwire and hair hanging to explore personal struggles of identity and Western beauty standards. Through her story we follow Poppy as she embraces who she is, encouraging and inspiring audience members to do the same and to nurture an anti-oppressive attitude.
Poppy Plowman is a British circus artist with Turkish Cypriot origins. She has worked as a professional tight wire walker and hair hanger with several leading contemporary circus companies across Europe, before creating her own work using high level circus techniques. Here Poppy has collaborated with cellist Zara Hudson and together they combined their passions to create Turk(ish).
“Relatable and impactful on so many levels… Everyone needs to see this show!”
Poppy will be touring the south-west this autumn via Circus Around And About 2, and offering workshops in tight-wire walking as part of her tour.
Access: We offer free Carer / Assistance tickets. Please contact the Guildhall Box Office (01452 503050) to book these.
Weds 27 Nov 2024
Show starts: 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
Tickets: £9 - £13
Running Time: 60 mins
Ages: All ages welcome. Babes in arms under 18 months free and do not require a ticket, all children 18 months+ must have their own ticket.
Presented by Gloucester Guildhall in partnership with CAA.