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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
Compilation image of the 4 Women & Theatre shows. First image is Revive the 1990s – Double Bill image. Two women are sat on a bench smiling and talking to each other. In the background are mannequins with underwear on them. Second image is Revive the 1980s – Putting it about image. A black and white image of three young women wearing plaid dresses. Two of the women are talking to each other and the third is watching them whilst playing the saxophone. Third image is Revive the 2010’s – Phyllis image. An old woman leaning on a walking frame and looking forwards determinedly. Fourth image is Revive the 2000’s – The Bad One image. A young woman wearing a plaid dress with frilly sleeves is pulling on a red, shiny high heel and looking apprehensive.

Content Advice - Women & Theatre

Revival

Revival is a series of rehearsed readings of past productions from the last 40 years of Women & Theatre, these plays provide a snapshot of attitudes and viewpoints on a range of subject matters over the last 4 decades. The plays contain sensitive content on a range of subject matters.

The plays will be presented as script in hand performances – some performances may have some movement and action (Touch Wood, Christine Goes to the Doctor, Phyllis), other plays will be read by actors who are sitting down and the stage directions will be read as narration (The Bad One). Below are more details about each play.

Thu 8pm - Revive the 1980s – Putting It About

Contains descriptions of mental illness.

Fri 8pm - Revive the 1990s – Touch Wood & Christine Goes to the Doctor double bill

Contains descriptions of abuse and mental illness.

Sat 3pm - Revive the 2000’s – The Bad One

Contains descriptions of threats, abuse, suicide and self-harm.

Sat 8pm - Revive the 2010’s – Phyllis

Contains descriptions of grief, mental illness and suicide ideation.

If you have been affected by the themes raised in this production, please consider reaching out to the suggested organisations below for further support:

Mind Mental Health Support

Birmingham Heartlands HIV Service

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid

Edward’s Trust – provides holistic family bereavement services supporting children, young people and parents across the West Midlands

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