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Spoken Word Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 1 Oct: Babyweight, The 56, Storyslam Live
By TW Editorial | Published on Thursday 24 September 2015
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Babyweight | Camden People’s Theatre | 1 Oct
This struck a chord with me, because it’s an autobiographically inspired show which explores what happens to women when they become mothers, and the impact that it can have on their careers. Victoria Bianchi shares stories from her pregnancy and life as a new mother, and questions why a woman’s identity becomes so tied up with whether or not she has reproduced. Sounds fascinating. More info and tickets from this page here.
The 56 | Battersea Arts Centre | 1-7 Oct
If you’re old enough to remember 1985, you probably remember the appalling disaster that befell the Valley Parade Football Ground, home to Bradford City Football club: On 11 May, during the course of a league game against Lincoln City, the stadium caught fire, and 56 fans died in the ensuing blaze. This is a powerful documentary piece, adapted from real life testimonies, which details a tragic event with sensitivity and respect. Info and tickets here.
Storyslam: Live | Southbank Centre | 1 Oct
This isn’t the first Storyslam at Southbank Centre, and surely won’t be the last. If you’re not familiar with the concept, it sees aspiring writers performing their short stories to a panel of judges. This time, the theme is ‘Shining’, so hopefully it will generate some very shiny examples. See the venue website here for more info.
