See You Next Tuesday

Vagina Monologues 9th April 2010

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:08:00 +0000

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107005479322579

Million Women Rise are putting on their version of The Vagina Monologues to raise money for their campaign.

check it out!

looking forward to seeing another version of this fabulous play :)

Rich Mix - tonight - fearless women - performance

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:09:00 +0000

http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_oneuponedown.htm

off to check this out tonight - Thursday 25 March 2010 - looking good. here's the write up from the site:

Enter the dark world of consumerism as three dynamic and vocal women struggle to create a sense of their own worth and identity from deep within the clutches of consumerism. With fearless performances of compelling choreography, this is a comedic flurry of dancetheatre, song and tightly wrought performance poetry.

“A wry comment on the pressures of being a woman in a high-achieving, consumerist society, the show lays bare the dark side of the quest for physical perfection with an honesty Naomi Wolf would be proud of.” FestMag

eh?

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Seen over at Jezebel, article title: 'Does drinking Diet Coke make you a corporate puppet?'

See You Next Tuesday 2010 - the imagery

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:04:00 +0000

all the photos from the whole festival, keep checking back as i'm updating as they come in :)

TONIGHT!

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:45:00 +0000

Following the final 2.30pm matinee of The Vagina Monologues come and party with us for a great cause:

CLICK HERE for offer

I've just got to say...

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0000

I saw All The King's Men cabaret show last night and it was outstanding.

Side-splittingly funny, and perfect for that late night, stumble upon in a dark London theatre in the arches under Charing Cross type of night.

If you can - do try and get down tonight for just one hour at 10pm, it says a lot about what our festiavl is about, it's questioning, challenging but funny and fabulous and entertaining all at the same time. We call it gender-bending-queer-cabaret :)

Their blurb:

Their ever-changing show features a troupe of six prolific artists who collectively play between thirty and fifty gender bending characters per performance. Incorporating pop-cultural satire, dance, scene work, storytelling, socio-political commentary, burlesque, multi-media, comedy and drama, All The Kings Men seek to create unique experiences that excite, engage, educate and entertain.

It's what ya need.

Also they have a proper film made abut them, here's the trailer.

Coming to a film festival near you. Soon.

'Play In The Gray' Trailer from Planted Seeds Productions on Vimeo.

referential

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:33:00 +0000

from Prisoner Cell Block H to Thelma & Louise

i get a bit lost at times, like when she looks like Amy Winehouse and Madonna combined with the bad lingerie to boot.

but it has aspects of brilliance, intelligence, magic. but I dunno, I always feel like Gaga + Akerlund always fall just wide of the mark. it's like two different concepts fighting. which may be the point.

i actually think i prefer the weird gun toting video of this tune tho.

hmm. she fascinates me.

the other night as i was walking through Charing Cross, one of those guys who fixes the Underground, after it closes, was loitering for the last tube and called after me "hey - Gaga!"

Vagina Monologues sneak preview!

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:26:00 +0000

the show looks sensational!

with subtle projection and delicious light, fascinating movement and bold performance and of course - Eve Ensler's humorous, poignant and provocative script - it'll blow your mind...

starts tonight!

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beautiful images by www.adamlawrence.com

Iman

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:34:00 +0000

I found this interview really interesting and moving.

From You Tube:
"Iman is famous worldwide as a supermodel, successful businesswoman and fashion icon alongside her husband David Bowie. That's just the beginning -- she is also a refugee. Born in Somalia, Iman and her family fled war in the 1970s, making their way to Kenya on foot. Discovered there by fashion photographer Peter Beard, Iman came to the U.S. and took the fashion world by storm, breaking barriers as a supermodel and businesswoman. She also became a leading activist for peace in Africa.

In this wide-ranging interview in honor of International Women's Day, Iman talks with the Enough Project's John Prendergast about her remarkable life, her activism and her take on war in the Congo -- the deadliest war in the world."

Iman's charity Raise Hope For Congo: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org

To protect and empower Congolese women and girls, the RAISE Hope for Congo campaign works to:

Raise awareness about the crisis, the resulting widespread sexual violence against women and girls, and the solutions that are necessary to end the conflict.
Increase news coverage of the conflict in eastern Congo.
Build a movement of activists who can advocate effectively for change.
Influence and change policy on the Congo through promotion of the 4Ps: Peace, Protection, Punishment, and Prevention; the four ingredients necessary to END the mass violence against women in Congo.

Enough is enough.

Congo is not hopeless. There are solutions. Together, we can stop the violence.

Where there is hope there can be peace.

Eve reads from her new book

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:58:00 +0000

See this new piece about a young, Congolese survivor from Eve's latest book - 'I am An Emotional Creature' performed at our Gala night to raise funds for the City of Joy on the 20th March:

Our goal is to pay for one year's self defence training for the women in this incredible empowerment centre.

Don't Miss the Lucky Dip!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Rabbit) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:25:00 +0000

SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY LATE NIGHT LUCKY DIP CABARET

Tuesday 9th/16th March 2010
Shows Start: 10.00pm
Tickets: £10.00 • Buy tickets
Directly following our newly reimagined version of Eve Ensler's hilarious and provocative classic, The Vagina Monologues, these late-night grab-bag events give you an hour of non-stop, what's-up-next, knock-your-socks-off entertainment.

Featuring Bearlesque's Fred Bear, the delightful Bijou Noir, Fancy Chance (Alternative Miss World 2009), Aerialism's Flying Felines, hoop mistress Pippa The Ripper, burlesque bombshell Amber Topaz, comedienne and songstress Sarah-Louise Young and the international sensation Empress Stah.

Full in-theatre bar.

Click here for a full calendar of festival events

WHERE: New Players Theatre The Arches
Villiers Street
London
WC2N 6NL
Bookings 0207 478 0135

hmmmm....

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

silver screen lady appears in stockings and cleans up a fella's front room with magic pointing finger

not entirely sure what to make of it...

it's a Serbian dance track with a Peggy Lee sample

(picked up on Tinie's blog)

Well done Tinie

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:50:00 +0000

As you know I keep a close eye on Mr Tempah, whose single stormed to Number One in the UK charts this weekend. Well done Mr T.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a207285/tinie-tempah-debut-tops-uk-singles-chart.html

press night pix!

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:39:00 +0000

super happy shiny fun!

AMAZING CABARET LINE-UP THIS WEEK! CHECK IT OUT!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Rabbit) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:27:00 +0000

SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY LATE NIGHT LUCKY DIP CABARET

Featuring Bearlesque's Fred Bear, the delightful Bijou Noir, Fancy Chance (Alternative Miss World 2009), Aerialism's Flying Felines, hoop mistress Pippa The Ripper, burlesque bombshell Amber Topaz, comedienne and songstress Sarah-Louise Young and the international sensation Empress Stah.

ALL THE KINGS MEN

Boston’s Award Winning All The Kings Men present two nights of gender-bending, eyebrow-raising, side-splitting comedy cabaret unlike anything we’ve seen this side of the pond! Performing to sold out crowds and standing ovations all over the US and internationally ATKM bring their electrifying show to the New Players Theatre for two nights only.

GIDDY UP hosted by the Award Winning Flick Ferdinando

A night of fabulous females, ready to turn your insides out and bring you up to date with their world of comedy and variety.

programme PDF

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:25:00 +0000

check out the full line up on this slammed together PDF I chopped together from the design by our lovely Caroline Duffy (rocking badass designer) - it's a bit disordered but all the info and general loveliness is there :)

Mmmmmm...

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:51:00 +0000

I love the stage at the Players :)
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Baloji - Congolese rap

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:15:00 +0000

Shot in the streets of Kinshasa, site of Muhammad Ali's legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle', Karibu Ya Bintou ("Welcome to Life in Limbo") is a short film with music from the 2010 album 'Kinshasa Succursale' by Baloji.

Electric finger piano (likembé): played by Konono N°1, the legendary Congolese band who collaborated with Björk & count Vampire Weekend and Beck amongst their biggest fans.

http://www.baloji.com

Congo news

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:12:00 +0000

U.N. backed mission launched against Congo rebels - A military operation against Rwandan Hutu rebels in eastern DRC

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6225CW20100303

...... Seems we gots ourselves a show!

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:41:00 +0000

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V-Stage sneak preview!

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Woo yeah!
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Opens Friday: Incredible Exhibition of Women Artists in the Players Bar & Restaurant for See You Next Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica Rabbit) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:50:00 +0000

See You Next Tuesday/V-Day London presents an exhibition of work by female artists: Emli Bendixen, Ingrid Berthon-Moine, Alicia Clarke, Cordelia Donohoe, Maria Pia Jamie, Heather Joy Riggs and Vicky Scott.

Opening Friday the 5^th of March 6.30 – 8.30
The show will run from the 5^th to 20^th of March

At : The New Players Theatre
10 The Arches
Villiers St, London WC2N 6NG
020 7930 5868
The exhibition is a response to International Women's Day 2010. V-Day London is part of the global V-Day movement to end violence against women and girls. For more information visit www.vday.org. Five percent of the sale prices from the artworks will be donated to local and international women's charities.

SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY
Opens Friday 5th March 2010
Buy tickets

See You Next Tuesday is a box-fresh festival for International Women's Day 2010 featuring cutting-edge theatre, thigh-slapping comedy, film screenings, a variety of workshops, and the best of circus, burlesque and cabaret. Showcasing fantastic feminine and feminist talent for an action-packed two weeks, raising discussion (and eyebrows) in a lavish and experimental playground of fancy, See You Next Tuesday is like nothing you've seen before. Book now!

Gaga over Gaga

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:58:00 +0000

Stefani's in the press here in London with this fabulous quote:

"Orgasms are the biggest obstacles for women,” she complained. “Sex should be fun, beautiful and colourful but women get the short end of the stick. We're just receivers. We can't talk about sex, we can't sing about sex."

I sincerely look forward to hearing a new song about orgasm. I very much look forward to her open dialogue about sex. Come on Gaga - one for the ladies!

Working on The Vagina Monologues makes you realise that we don't say much about it! As one of the opening lines says "Women secretly love to talk about their vaginas". Hanging out talking about vaginas is pretty liberating - as I'm sure our actresses will tell you!

It's pretty incredible that over ten years after Eve Ensler wrote The Vagina Monologues that Lady Gaga's comment shows it is still relevant.

Ahem, "If your vagina could talk - what would it say?"

See the show!

The Vagina Monologues

opens Tuesday 9th March

The New Players Theatre

WC1

guys are a$$h**** - wear a condom

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:30:00 +0000

Oh heavens.

It's a badly thought up US public service film. Salon.com do the write up - check it here.

*sigh*

In better news, we're screening the totally excellent public service film 'Leaving' - starring Kierston Wareing (Fish Tank) and Johnny Harris (London to Brighton) during SYNT festival at The New Players. Like no public service film you've ever seen before.

Kierston and Johnny will be coming down to do a Q+A so do come and check it out. Tickets HERE.

big v-love

EJ x

Abusing women is fine, just don't steal people's money

noreply@blogger.com (EJR) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:18:00 +0000

As Jezebel put it: Abusing women is fine, just don't steal people's money

(0% would forgive Bernie Madoff)

CBS's "60 Minutes" and Vanity Fair magazine commissioned a poll on forgiveness:

22% would forgive Woods for playing around on his wife

12% would forgive Charlie Sheen

3% would forgive convicted batterer Chris Brown

and 3% would forgive fugitive Roman Polanski

from NY Post