Event type: Performance

As SHE Likes It is inspired by the story of #MeToo pioneer Patricia Douglas. It’s been nearly 100 years since Patricia Douglas was lured to a studio party under the guise of a casting call, in what was perhaps the biggest, best-suppressed scandal in Hollywood history.

Through a fusion of live theatre and filmed footage, As SHE Likes It exposes the cultural legacy of sexism and exploitation that still haunts the industry to this day. A darkly comedic explosion of multimedia, verbatim, cabaret and drag; a contemporary Brechtian-style play that poses the question: How much has changed between the Hollywood of yesteryear and now?

Written by Chloe Wade and supported by Olivier Award winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Emilia The Globe, Obsession Netflix), As SHE Likes It is a peek behind the sepia cigarette smoke and passionate embraces of Old Hollywood, as seen through the eyes of its archetypes.

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.

Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls!  It’s the perfect night for everyone.

An Evening of Burlesque is filled with artistic spectacle that has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show for the 21st Century! Expect the unexpected with plenty of glitter and glamour! It’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock!

An Evening of Burlesque – they are waiting for you! Tickets on sale now!

Ever felt like you were on a quest to find home and a sense of belonging? In this new work in progress Dora explores this question.

Creating an entertaining collage of storytelling, original music and playful characters, the show will explore our need for connection and community and ask what happens when it breaks down?

This sharing will be followed by a Q&A.

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK FROM PHYSICAL FEST 2023:
“Hilarious”

“It was so engaging! I wasn’t sure where it was going go, the comedy was timed perfectly and contrasted beautifully with the more ‘serious’ moments”

“Quirky, random, lighthearted, moving and very funny, engaging storytelling, Memories, Absurd, Hilarious”

Ever felt like you were on a quest to find home and a sense of belonging?

In this new work in progress Dora explores this question. Creating an entertaining collage of storytelling, original music and playful characters, the show will explore our need for connection and community and ask what happens when it breaks down? A mix of custard creams, pigeons and unrealised dreams. you will enter a world where everyone is trying to find their way back home.

Previous audiences feedback from sharing at Physical Fest 2023

‘Hilarious’

‘It was so engaging! I wasn’t sure where it was going go, the comedy was timed perfectly and contrasted beautifully with the more ‘serious’ moments”

Quirky, random, lighthearted, moving and very funny, engaging storytelling, Memories, Absurd, Hilarious’

Jam and Chemicals: Work in Progress Sharing

Ever felt like you were on a quest to find home and a sense of belonging? In this new work in progress Dora explores this question. Creating an entertaining collage of storytelling, original music and playful characters, the show will explore our need for connection and community and ask what happens when it breaks down?

A mix of custard creams, pigeons and unrealised dreams. You will enter a world where everyone is trying to find their way back home.

Previous audiences feedback from sharing at Physical Fest 2023

‘Hilarious’

‘It was so engaging! I wasn’t sure where it was going go, the comedy was timed perfectly and contrasted beautifully with the more ‘serious’ moments’

‘Quirky, random, lighthearted, moving and very funny, engaging storytelling, Memories, Absurd, Hilarious’